NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which position is best for maintaining an open airway?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supine with slight neck extension helps maintain an open airway in newborns with RDS by reducing airway obstruction and aiding breathing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure. The nurse is aware that this test evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulmonary artery catheter measures the systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures of the pulmonary artery.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered Ampicillin 100 mg every 6 hours IV push for an infant weighing 7 kg. The suggested dose for infants is 25-50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ordered dose (400 mg/day) exceeds the safe range (175-350 mg/day for a 7 kg infant), requiring the nurse to verify the order with the doctor.
Question 5 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.