NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Lyme's disease is being treated with Achromycin (tetracycline HCl). The nurse should tell the client that the medication will be rendered ineffective if taken with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum can bind tetracycline, reducing its absorption and effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female with a long history of heroin addiction. The client tells the nurse that she started off using a small amount recreationally, but as time went on, she needed more and more heroin to feel a high. The nurse recognizes this as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerance is the need for increasing doses to achieve the same effect, as described in the client’s heroin use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is aware that the best way to prevent post-operative wound infection in the surgical client is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand washing is the most effective measure to prevent postoperative wound infections.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old is immobilized in a hip spica cast. Which discharge instruction should be given to the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tucking a diaper beneath the cast at the perineal opening helps keep the cast clean and prevents skin irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A child with Down syndrome has a developmental age of 4 years. According to the Denver Developmental Assessment, the 4-year-old should be able to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per the Denver Developmental Screening Test, a 4-year-old should be able to give their first and last name, a milestone achievable despite developmental delays.