NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diabetes mellitus has a prescription for Glucotrol XL (glipizide). The client should be instructed to take the medication:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucotrol XL (glipizide) is an oral hypoglycemic agent that works best when taken with breakfast to manage blood glucose levels throughout the day.
Question 2 of 5
A hospice client is to receive 4 mg of morphine sulfate (MS) subcutaneously from a vial that contains 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters of MS should the patient receive to equal a dose of 4 mg? Record your answer using one decimal place.
Correct Answer: 0.4
Rationale: Dose = 4 mg, concentration = 10 mg/mL. Volume = 4 m/10 mg/mL = 0.4 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a basal cell epithelioma. The primary cause of basal cell epithelioma is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell epithelioma is primarily caused by prolonged sun exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor type, safe for transfusion in emergencies when B negative blood is unavailable.
Question 5 of 5
A client with end-stage renal failure receives hemodialysis via an arteriovenous fistula (AV) placed in the right arm. When caring for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms AV fistula patency, which is critical for hemodialysis.