NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client telephones the emergency room stating that she thinks that she is in labor. The nurse should tell the client that labor has probably begun when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contractions 5 minutes apart indicate the onset of active labor, prompting further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with AIDS has a viral load of 200 copies per ml. The nurse should interpret this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A viral load of 200 copies/ml is low, indicating effective treatment and minimal circulating virus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about self-care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: avoiding swimming or bathing alone reduces the risk of injury during a seizure
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medication orders requires clarification before the nurse can administer the order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin dosing (30 units/kg/hr) is unusually low for anticoagulation (typically 10-20 units/kg/hr). This requires clarification to ensure safety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the patient with celiac disease. In teaching about the diet, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which of the following for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puffed wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.