NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has orders for ampicillin 350 mg IM daily. The directions state to reconstitute with 3.5 mL of sterile water for a concentration of 500 mg/mL. How much will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: 0.7 mL
Rationale: Concentration: 500 mg/mL. Dose: 350 mg. Volume = 350 mg ÷ 500 mg/mL = 0.7 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The director of nursing is working on an occupational health and safety manual for the staff. She wants to include a section describing how factors in the environment can increase safety and reduce risk and injury. The term for this study is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ergonomics studies workplace design to enhance safety and reduce injury risk, aligning with the manual’s goals.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Eskalith (lithium carbonate) 500 mg three times a day and Risperdal (risperidone) 2 mg twice daily for a client admitted with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes. The best explanation for the client's medication regimen is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone controls acute manic symptoms like agitation, while lithium stabilizes mood over time, a common combination for bipolar mania.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old female comes into the clinic for a yearly physical. The nurse calculates her body mass index (BMI) as 32. The nurse would chart this as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BMI 30-39.9 is classified as obese. BMI 32 indicates obesity, increasing health risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a couple about permanent methods of birth control. Vasectomy for the male is discussed. The nurse explains that which organ is cut or sealed off to prevent sperm from entering semen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The **vas deferens** is cut or sealed during a vasectomy to prevent sperm from entering semen, ensuring sterility.