NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis requires multiple blood transfusions. One of his family members wishes to donate blood. Which of the following conditions would DISQUALIFY someone from donating blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current illness (e.g., cold) disqualifies blood donation due to infection risk. Hyperthyroidism, postpartum (after 6 months), and treated TB (if fully recovered) may not disqualify.
Question 2 of 5
If a client is to have a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted for intermittent feedings, which of the following is an appropriate task to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering tube feedings (
C) can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel if trained, per facility policy. Inserting (
A), verifying (
B), and repositioning (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 3 of 5
Twenty micrograms (g) are equal to how many milligrams? Record your answer using a decimal number.
Correct Answer: 0.02
Rationale: 1 mg = 1,000 g, so 20 /1,000 = 0.02 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A client with osteomylitis has an order for a trough level to be done because he is taking Gentamycin. When should the nurse call the lab to obtain the trough level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trough levels measure the lowest drug concentration and are drawn just before a dose after steady-state, typically around the fourth dose for Gentamicin.
Question 5 of 5
The 5-year-old is being tested for enterobiasis (pinworms). To collect a specimen for assessment of pinworms, the nurse should teach the mother to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tape test, applied to the perianal area at night or early morning, is the standard method to collect pinworm eggs.