NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child who ingested 18 500-mg acetaminophen tablets 30 minutes ago is seen in the ED. Which of these orders should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is the priority within 1 hour of acetaminophen overdose to reduce absorption, followed by acetylcysteine to prevent liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a minimal-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to avoid eating:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw fruits may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for a neutropenic client on a minimal-bacteria diet.
Question 3 of 5
A 22-year-old pregnant client is diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The nurse anticipates immediate treatment with
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in pregnancy is typically treated with corticosteroids or IVIG (containing IgG), but IgG alone isn’t administered. None of the options are correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: indication that the client is approaching delirium tremens, which can be avoided with additional sedation
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy tube in place. During tracheostomy care, the nurse accidentally dislodges the tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: immediate reinsertion of a tracheostomy tube is critical to maintain airway patency