NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cancer is to undergo a bone scan. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voiding immediately before a bone scan ensures the bladder is empty, reducing interference with pelvic imaging and improving the accuracy of the scan.
Question 2 of 5
A 19-year-old male has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days due to food poisoning. The nurse expects a urine specific gravity of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea increases urine specific gravity (normal 1.005-1.030). 1.041 indicates concentrated urine due to fluid loss.
Question 3 of 5
A student nurse is assigned to care for a client in a protective environment room. The nurse knows to intervene upon observing which of the following deliveries by the nursing student?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowers can introduce allergens or pathogens, which are contraindicated in a protective environment. Other items are safe if sterile or disposable.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a CVP monitor in place. Which would be included in the nursing care plan for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CVP readings outside 3-8 cm of water may indicate fluid imbalance or catheter issues, requiring physician notification to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Cyclogel (cyclopentolate hydrochloride) drops for a client following a scleral buckling. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclopentolate is a cycloplegic that paralyzes the ciliary muscle, resting the muscles of accommodation.