NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving enteral feedings through a nasogastric tube, and the nurse is administering the client's medications. Which of the following can be administered through the NG tube? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pills (crushed, dissolved) (
B) and liquid suspension (
D) are safe for NG administration. Extended-release (
A) and enteric-coated (
C) medications should not be crushed; soft-gel (E) and sublingual (F) are not suitable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with a suspected peptic ulcer recognizes which exam as the one most reliable in diagnosing the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Endoscopy directly visualizes the gastric mucosa, allowing for biopsy and definitive diagnosis of a peptic ulcer, making it the most reliable method.
Question 3 of 5
A 60-year-old diabetic is taking glyburide (Diabeta) 1.25 mg daily to treat Type II diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skipping meals while on glyburide increases hypoglycemia risk, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers 6 units of Humalog (lispro) insulin sub-q to a client at 8:30 a.m. The nurse knows to reassess the client and check for a possible hypoglycemic reaction at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humalog (lispro) is rapid-acting insulin with a peak effect at 1-2 hours. Checking at 9:30 a.m. (1 hour post-administration) aligns with the onset of action to monitor for hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with COPD indicates to the nurse that the respiratory problem is chronic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbing of fingers is a sign of chronic hypoxia, indicative of long-standing COPD, unlike wheezing or cough, which can occur in acute or chronic stages.