NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cocaine addiction would most likely be placed on which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amantadine is sometimes used to reduce cravings in cocaine addiction by modulating dopamine pathways, unlike the other options, which are used for different substance dependencies.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders an MRI of the spine with infusion for an adult female. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, a concern for MRI contrast, requiring physician evaluation to prevent allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered neurological checks every 30 minutes for a client injured in a biking accident. Which finding indicates that the client's condition is satisfactory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13 indicates mild brain injury, suggesting a satisfactory condition compared to the other abnormal findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse wants to develop a therapeutic relationship with an anxious new client. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage elaboration, like 'How is your anxiety on the weekends?' Others are closed-ended or reflective statements.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse receives an order for blood cultures and sensitivity for a client. Which statement is correct concerning this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood culture results typically take 48–72 hours for organism identification. Stopping antibiotics or culturing catheter tips is not standard practice.