NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client visits the clinic after the death of a parent. Which statement made by the client's sister signifies abnormal grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial of grief, as indicated by acting like nothing has happened, suggests abnormal grieving, as it may reflect an inability to process the loss.
Question 2 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she takes St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) three times a day for mild depression. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort can cause photosensitivity, increasing the risk of skin reactions, so sunscreen use is recommended, not avoided.
Question 3 of 5
The floor nurse sees a new order in a client's chart for levothyroxine (Synthroid) 125 mcg PO every day. The pharmacy sends up Synthroid 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Calculate and fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 1.25
Rationale: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg. 0.125 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/tablet = 1.25 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin (Levaquin) 400 mg orally to a client with a urinary tract infection. Which statement by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids can reduce levofloxacin absorption and should be taken at least 2 hours apart. Other statements are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a female client who is experiencing urge incontinence how to manage her condition at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further explanation by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urge incontinence may not be cured in four weeks; bladder retraining aims to manage symptoms, not guarantee a cure, indicating a need for further teaching.