NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chest pain is scheduled for a heart catheterization. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During heart catheterization, the client may be asked to cough or breathe deeply to facilitate dye movement or assess respiratory response, a key part of preparation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should carefully monitor the client for which common dysrhythmia that can occur during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation, especially in clients with tracheostomies or endotracheal tubes.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 mg per milliliter. The nurse should administer how many milliliters of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL, the correct dose to administer.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered cultures for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which statement is true of the collection of cultures for cytomegalovirus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh specimens are critical for accurate CMV culture results, as the virus is labile and degrades quickly.
Question 5 of 5
According to the American Heart Association (2005) guidelines the compression-to-ventilation ratio for one rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 2005 AHA guidelines specify a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR in adults.