NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease has been prescribed donepezil (Aricept). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client on Aricept?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil can cause dizziness due to its cholinergic effects, so clients should rise slowly to prevent falls. It's taken at bedtime, not with meals, and doses shouldn't be doubled.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client whose native language is Korean; he speaks only a few words of English. The health care provider has determined that the client needs to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft. Which is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A licensed translator ensures accurate communication and informed consent, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 12 weeks pregnant and presented with the following symptoms: mild uterine cramping with spotting of blood. The cervical os is closed upon examination. How should the nurse chart the findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild cramping, spotting, and a closed cervical os at 12 weeks indicate a threatened miscarriage, where the pregnancy may still continue.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to ICU following a heart attack. The nurse notes on the chart that the client has named his spouse to make decisions regarding his care if he is unable to speak for himself. What is the name of the document the client has signed? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The document is a **Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare** or **Healthcare Proxy**, designating the spouse as the decision-maker.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen therapy at 3 L/min per nasal cannula. Which of the following fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) measurements does the nurse expect that the client is receiving?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannula at 3 L/min delivers approximately 32% FiO2 (
C), as each liter increases FiO2 by about 4% above room air (21%). Other percentages (A, B,
D) do not correspond to this flow rate.