NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with cystic fibrosis is being treated with inhalation therapy with Pulmozyme (dornase alfa). A side effect of the medication is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmozyme, used to thin mucus in cystic fibrosis, can cause sore throat as a side effect due to inhalation irritation. Weight gain, hair loss, and brittle nails are not associated.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The doctor has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide can cause hemorrhagic cystitis, so adequate hydration (e.g., 8 glasses of water daily) is essential to flush the bladder and reduce this risk. Walking, fiber, and nausea reporting are not primary concerns with this drug.
Question 3 of 5
Which actions should be utilized prior to performing a tub bath on the 80 year-old client?
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: For an 80-year-old client, safety and comfort are priorities during a tub bath. A rubber mat (
B) prevents slipping, crucial for elderly clients with reduced mobility. Checking water temperature with a bath thermometer (
D) ensures the water is safe (typically 38-40°C, as 46°C is too hot). Filling the tub half full at 46°C (
A) risks burns, and maintaining water flow pressure (
C) is unnecessary and unsafe. Washing the back (E) and performing a massage (F) occur during or after the bath, not prior.
Question 4 of 5
A 43-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disorder. She arrives in her room via stretcher and requires assistance to move to her bed. The nurse notes that her left leg is cold to touch. She complains of having recently experienced muscle spasms in that leg. To determine if these muscle spasms are indicative of intermittent claudication, the nurse would begin her assessment with the following question:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Describing pain is an important aspect of the assessment; however, assessing activity preceding muscle spasms is equally important. Edema may occur with peripheral vascular disease, but it is not of particular importance in assessing intermittent claudication. Lesions may be present with peripheral vascular disease, but they are not an indication of intermittent claudication. With intermittent claudication, muscle spasms occur intermittently, mainly with walking and after exercising. Rest may relieve muscle spasms.
Question 5 of 5
The best size cathlon for administration of a blood transfusion to a six-year-old is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 20-gauge catheter is appropriate for blood transfusions in a six-year-old balancing adequate flow rate and minimal vessel trauma. Smaller gauges (22) may be too small and larger gauges (18 19) are more invasive than necessary.