NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client scheduled for disc surgery tells the nurse that she frequently uses the herbal supplement kava-kava (piper methysticum). The nurse should notify the doctor because kava-kava:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kava-kava can potentiate the effects of anesthetics and analgesics, increasing the risk of oversedation or prolonged recovery, necessitating physician notification.
Question 2 of 5
In terms of cognitive development, a 2-year-old would be expected to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2-year-old engages in magical thinking, believing their thoughts or actions can influence events, typical of their egocentric developmental stage.
Question 3 of 5
An RN is in charge of a team on a medical/surgical unit that includes an LPN. The RN understands that which of the following is an activity that falls within the scope of practice of an LPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oral medications is within the LPN’s scope of practice, while contacting physicians, formulating diagnoses, and collaborating on discharge plans are RN responsibilities.
Question 4 of 5
The unit manager believes that each member of the care team should have input regarding unit goals and problem solving techniques. The manager is concerned for each individual member and serves primarily as a resource person for the unit. The unit nurse understands that this style of leadership is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves team input and resource support, aligning with the manager’s described style.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is having trouble breathing. The nurse would encourage which of the following positions for maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting or high Fowler's position maximizes lung expansion and diaphragmatic movement, critical for myasthenia gravis patients with respiratory weakness.