NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child is admitted to the emergency room following ingestion of a bottle of Children's Tylenol. The nurse is aware that Tylenol poisoning is treated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, protecting the liver from toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a new client's medication orders. Which order would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 50 mg dose of warfarin is unusually high and likely a dosing error, requiring provider clarification. Other orders are within typical ranges.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives an order to administer 1,500 mL D5W IV over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops/1 mL. The IV flow rate should be set at how many drops per minute? Round to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 31
Rationale: Flow rate (drops/min) = (volume × drop factor) ÷ time. Calculation: (1,500 mL × 15 drops/mL) ÷ (12 × 60) = 22,500 ÷ 720 ≈ 31 drops/min.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) for discharge home. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AIDS patients cannot donate blood due to HIV transmission risk. Public activities and restrooms pose minimal risk, and sharing serving dishes is safe if not directly contaminated.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-purine diet for a client with gout. Which protein source is high in purine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dried beans are high in purines, which can increase uric acid levels and exacerbate gout symptoms.