NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a gastrointestinal bleed has an NG tube to low continuous wall suction. Which technique is the correct procedure for the nurse to utilize when assessing bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clamping the NG tube prevents suction noise from interfering with auscultation, allowing accurate assessment of bowel sounds.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has orders for dopamine at 20 mcg/kg/min. The bag has 500 mg of dopamine in 500 mL. The client weighs 60 kg. What rate will the nurse set?
Correct Answer: 72 mL/hr
Rationale: Dose: 20 mcg/kg/min × 60 kg = 1200 mcg/min. Concentration: 500 mg/500 mL = 1 mg/mL = 1000 mcg/mL. Rate: 1200 mcg/min ÷ 1000 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 72 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
A client with obsessive compulsive personality disorder annoys his coworkers with his rigid-perfectionistic attitude and his preoccupation with trivial details. An important nursing intervention for this client would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting a time schedule helps the client manage perfectionistic tendencies by structuring tasks, reducing preoccupation with trivial details.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the neurology unit. What would be the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take after noting that a client suddenly developed a fixed and dilated pupil?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: implementation, fixed and dilated pupil represents a neurological emergency
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client who plans to deliver her baby at home. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding regarding screening for phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PKU screening is typically performed at 2-3 days of age to ensure accurate results, as earlier testing may yield false negatives.