NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client states that he takes five grains of aspirin daily, but the hospital issues aspirin in milligrams. How many milligrams are approximately equivalent to five grains of aspirin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One grain of aspirin is approximately 65 mg, so five grains = 5 X 65 = 325 mg (
C).
Question 2 of 5
A client with burns is admitted and fluid resuscitation has begun. Central venous pressure (CVP) readings are ordered every 4 hours; the client's CVP reading is 14 cm/Hâ‚‚O. Which evaluation by the nurse would be most accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A CVP of 14 cm/Hâ‚‚O (normal: 3-8 cm/Hâ‚‚O) indicates fluid volume excess, likely from aggressive resuscitation, requiring careful monitoring to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding language development of young children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants can distinguish speech sounds from other noises early on, a critical step in language development, unlike the other options, which are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric nurse is assigned to conduct an admission nursing history on a new client. The admission should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: complete nursing history includes biopsychosocial data; client’s psychosocial and physical status are evaluated along with an assessment of the client’s family system and social support network; evaluation of the client’s cognitive ability is important during the physiological status assessment
Question 5 of 5
A mother brings in her 9-month-old son for a routine checkup. She asks the nurse what developmental milestones to expect by 12 months of age. All of the following are correct responses by the nurse EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 12 months, infants can imitate gestures, hold a bottle, and respond to their name. Pointing to a named object typically develops closer to 18 months.