NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis has an order to receive Solu Medrol 200 mg IV push. The available dose is Solu Medrol 250 mg per mL. How much medication will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 200 mg ÷ 250 mg/mL = 0.8 mL, the amount to administer.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-month-old boy with a temperature of 102°F (39°C) is brought to the emergency department by his mother. The mother tells the nurse that her son had a DPT injection one week ago, and asks if this fever is related to the immunization. The nurse’s response should be based on the knowledge that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: low-grade fever and irritability frequent response to immunization
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with a total knee replacement 2 hours post-operative. Which information requires notification of the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 7 gm indicates significant blood loss, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse begins administration of blood to a client on a medical unit. The nurse knows that which of the following activities is inappropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for a transfusion requires clinical knowledge and is outside the UAP’s scope. Other tasks are appropriate for delegation.
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders 1.25 L of normal saline (NS) to infuse over 10 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump at what flow rate (mL/hr)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow rate = volume ÷ time. 1.25 L = 1,250 mL. 1,250 ÷ 10 = 125 mL/hr.