NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has returned to the unit following a left femoral popliteal bypass graft. Six hours later, his dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be palpated, and his foot is cool and dusky. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The physician should be notified immediately because the client is losing blood supply to his left foot and is in danger of losing the foot and/or leg.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse enters the room of a client on which a 'do not resuscitate' order has been written and discovers that she is not breathing. Once the husband realizes what has occurred he yells, 'please save her!' The nurse's action would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: (A, B,
C) The last request from the husband overrides the decision not to initiate resuscitation efforts. The nurse should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation unless a living will and durable power of attorney are in force. In the meantime, the nurse should talk with the husband and notify the doctor.
Question 3 of 5
A post-operative client has an order for Demerol (meperidine) 75 mg and Phenergan (promethazine) 25 mg IM every 3-4 hours as needed for pain. The combination of the two medications produces a/an:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meperidine (opioid) and promethazine (antihistamine) together produce a synergistic effect, enhancing pain relief and sedation. Promethazine potentiates meperidine’s effects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placenta previa requires bedrest to minimize bleeding risk by reducing cervical pressure.
Tocolytics are not typically used vaginal delivery is contraindicated and antibiotics are not indicated unless infection is present.
Question 5 of 5
Nursing care of the infant prior to surgical closure of a meningomyelocele would include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A saline-soaked sterile dressing protects the sac from contamination by air and prevents drying.