NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for Gentamycin gtt. q 4 hours and Neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when administering the drops?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering eye drops 5 minutes apart prevents dilution and ensures each medication's efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A client complains of sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower quadrant that is graded as level 8 on a scale of 10. The nurse knows that pain of this severity can best be managed using:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is the most effective for severe, acute pain due to its strong opioid properties.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis. Which finding is associated with Clostridium difficile?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clostridium difficile infection causes pseudomembranous colitis, characterized by diarrhea with blood and mucus due to toxin-mediated colonic inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a basal cell epithelioma. The primary cause of basal cell epithelioma is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell epithelioma is primarily caused by prolonged sun exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A client has signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which one of the following is an early indicator of deterioration in the client's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decrease in level of consciousness is an early and sensitive indicator of increased intracranial pressure, reflecting cerebral compromise before other signs like pupil changes or vital sign alterations.