NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with osteomylitis has an order for a trough level to be done because he is taking Gentamycin. When should the nurse call the lab to obtain the trough level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trough levels measure the lowest drug concentration and are drawn just before a dose after steady-state, typically around the fourth dose for Gentamicin.
Question 2 of 5
A public health nurse is preparing an educational handout about rubella, commonly known as measles. All of the following statements should be included in the informational handout EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella’s incubation period is 12-23 days, not 3-7 days. It spreads via respiratory droplets (coughing/sneezing), not skin-to-skin. Symptoms include fever and rash, but runny nose and cough are more typical of measles.
Question 3 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: the need for restraints is based on patient’s behavioral status and condition, not the patient’s voluntary/involuntary status
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion create a vibration that helps loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis without causing injury.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Cognex (tacrine) for a client with dementia. The nurse should monitor the client for adverse reactions, which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tacrine (Cognex) is associated with hepatotoxicity, and jaundice is a sign of liver dysfunction that should be monitored.