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 physician has prescribed a Becloforte (beclomethasone) inhaler two puffs twice a day for a client with asthma. The nurse should tell the client to report:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate oral candidiasis, a side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is part of an interdisciplinary team in a rehabilitation unit. Which of the following statements by a client is most important to be communicated to the social worker on the team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to afford help (
A) is a social issue requiring the social worker's intervention for resources. Other concerns (B, C,
D) are addressed by therapy or nursing.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test is used to identify injury to the myocardium and can remain elevated for up to 3 weeks?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Troponin T or I is highly specific for myocardial injury and can remain elevated for up to 2-3 weeks, making it the best marker for detecting cardiac damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain in the back or shoulders post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy may indicate referred pain from residual CO2 or complications, requiring prompt reporting.