NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with COPD must have the arterial blood gas (ABG) test and asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: ABGs measure CO2, O2, and pH (
A), evaluate treatment efficacy (
B), and guide oxygen therapy (
D). Anemia (
C) is assessed via hemoglobin, not ABGs.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old client is admitted with possible intussuception. Which question during the nursing history is least helpful in obtaining information regarding this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The usual diet is less directly related to diagnosing intussusception compared to symptoms like pain, vomiting, or abdominal changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the mother of a 10-year-old boy with asthma how to prevent future asthmatic attacks. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the mother made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: main cause of asthma is inhaled allergens (animal dander, mold, pollen, dust), would expose child to pollen and dust from leaves
Question 4 of 5
When drawing up a dosage of subcutaneous heparin, how much air should be drawn into the syringe after the correct dosage is obtained?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An air lock of 0.2-0.3 mL (
C) is used in subcutaneous heparin injections to ensure the full dose is delivered and to prevent leakage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with a closed head injury obtains an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 17 mmHg. The nurse recognizes that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ICP of 17 mmHg is elevated (normal is 7-15 mmHg), indicating increased intracranial pressure, which requires immediate notification of the physician.