NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam 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 irritation from inhalation.
Question 2 of 5
Six hours after birth, the infant is found to have an area of swelling over the right parietal area that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should chart this finding as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cephalhematoma is a subperiosteal hemorrhage that does not cross suture lines, commonly seen in newborns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of new graduates about the safety needs of the client receiving chemotherapy. Before administering chemotherapy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic before chemotherapy prevents nausea and vomiting, common side effects of these drugs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child with constipation. The child's mother asks the nurse what she can do to help prevent another episode. What information would the nurse include in her response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging regular toilet habits after meals promotes bowel regularity without relying on invasive or inappropriate measures like enemas or excessive milk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for discharge. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbonated beverages can increase stomach pressure and worsen GERD symptoms by promoting acid reflux.