NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who was prescribed increasing dosages of baclofen to relieve muscle spasms should have taken 80 mg daily in 4 divided doses but misunderstood and took 80 mg four times a day, resulting in an overdose and pronounced CNS depression. Which of the following treatments does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baclofen overdose causes CNS depression, treated with supportive care (
C) like ventilation and monitoring. Naloxone (
A), atropine (
B), and flumazenil (
D) are not antidotes for baclofen.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who fractured her leg in a motor vehicle accident. A cast is applied. The nurse will assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Assessing pulses, capillary refill, skin temperature, and neurovascular symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, movement) ensures circulation and nerve function are intact; squeezing the cast is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage kidney disease. The client says, 'I have decided that I don't want any more dialysis or treatments. This is just prolonging the inevitable.' The nurse responds, 'You have every right to do so. I will notify the nephrologist of your wishes.' Which ethical principle is being demonstrated by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client’s decision to refuse treatment demonstrates autonomy, prioritizing their right to self-determination.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with multiple trauma. Fractures include the pelvis, femur, and ulna. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria in a client with pelvic and femur fractures suggests possible urinary tract or bladder injury, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A client confides in the nurse that a close friend recently died from pancreatic cancer. The client asks what the risk factors are for pancreatic cancer. The nurse should respond with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for pancreatic cancer, increasing risk through carcinogenic exposure.