NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving Mannitol and Lasix. The nurse recognizes that these two drugs are given to reverse which effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol and Lasix are diuretics that reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of swollen brain cells, decreasing intracranial pressure.
Question 2 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 3 of 5
Four clients are to receive medication. Which client should receive medication first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stat dose of Lasix for labored respirations indicates an urgent need to address potential pulmonary edema, prioritizing this client.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing an infant on their back to sleep reduces SIDS risk. Low birth weight, young maternal age, and maternal smoking are known risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following situations represents a maturational crisis for the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 4-year-old entering nursery school is a maturational crisis, as it involves a normal developmental transition that can stress family dynamics.