NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with metastatic cancer of the lung has just been told the prognosis by the oncologist. The nurse hears the client state, 'I don't believe the doctor; I think he has me confused with another patient.' This is an example of which of Kubler-Ross' stages of dying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statement reflects denial, a stage where patients refuse to accept a terminal diagnosis, per Kubler-Ross' model.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a tracheostomy is exhibiting difficulty breathing, and respirations are increasingly noisy. Secretions are very thick. Which of the following initial interventions is most indicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick secretions causing noisy respirations and breathing difficulty indicate the need for increased humidification to thin secretions and suctioning to clear the tracheostomy tube (
A). Notifying the physician (
B) or encouraging coughing (
C) is secondary, and irrigation (
D) is not typically the initial step.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated in children younger than 8 years?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetracycline (
A) is contraindicated in children under 8 due to tooth discoloration and bone growth inhibition. Other antibiotics (B, C,
D) are safe.
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
A client with AIDS is taking Zovirax (acyclovir). Which nursing intervention is most critical during the administration of acyclovir?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acyclovir can cause nephrotoxicity, so encouraging fluids is critical to prevent kidney damage.