NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a fractured leg is exhibiting shortness of breath, pain upon deep breathing, and hemoptysis. The nurse would determine that these clinical manifestations are indicative of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath, pleuritic pain, and hemoptysis are classic signs of pulmonary embolus, a complication of immobility from a fracture. The other conditions have different presentations.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for Diuril. Directions say to reconstitute with 20 mL of sterile water. This will provide a concentration of mg/mL.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse administer an otic medication to an adult client. The nurse knows the student nurse requires additional teaching when which of the following actions is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Otic medication requires a side-lying or sitting position, not prone, to ensure proper ear canal access and medication delivery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care setting wants to delegate the task of ambulating an elderly client with a walker to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before delegating a task to the UAP, the nurse should first ensure which of the following is accomplished?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must ensure the UAP is credentialed and trained per facility policy to perform the task safely, as this ensures competence and compliance with regulations.
Question 5 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis has an order to receive Solu Medrol 200 mg IV push. The available dose is Solu Medrol 250 mg per mL. How much medication will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 200 mg ÷ 250 mg/mL = 0.8 mL, the amount to administer.