NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with a known peanut allergy is eating lunch at summer camp and develops an anaphylactic reaction from accidentally ingesting peanut butter-flavored cookies. The nurse's first intervention should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an anaphylactic reaction, the priority is to stop further allergen exposure. Verifying the child has stopped eating and has no cookies in their mouth prevents additional allergen ingestion, which is critical before administering epinephrine or other interventions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about safety measures to prevent accidental poisoning in children. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: childproof containers are essential to prevent accidental ingestion of medications
Question 3 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of passive-aggressive personality disorder is seen at the local mental health clinic. A common characteristic of persons with passive-aggressive personality disorder is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive-aggressive personality disorder is characterized by underlying hostility expressed indirectly through behaviors like procrastination, stubbornness, or intentional inefficiency.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The client asks, “How does this medication help my stomach?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker that reduces acid production in the stomach
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for hemodialysis twice weekly through an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Following each hemodialysis treatment, the nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following because of risks associated with hemodialysis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Hemodialysis risks include fluid volume deficit (
A) from rapid fluid removal and bleeding (
C) from the fistula site. Fluid excess (
B) and pulmonary edema (E) are pre-dialysis risks, and acidosis (
D) is corrected by dialysis.