NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has glaucoma is to have miotic eyedrops instilled in both eyes. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Miotics constrict the pupils, increasing aqueous humor outflow to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client with myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism poses no infection risk, unlike pyelonephritis or bronchitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an injury with second-degree burns to the face, trunk, and head. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a critical concern with facial and head burns due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old female has thrombocytopenia with a platelet count of 75,000. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia (platelets <150,000) increases bleeding risk. Monitoring for bleeding (e.g., bruising, petechiae) is the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The client is receiving heparin for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity. Which of the following drugs reverses the effects of heparin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protamine sulfate neutralizes heparin's anticoagulant effect.