NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Deconate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haldol Decanoate is a long-acting depot injection typically administered every 4 weeks for maintenance therapy in schizophrenia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that African-Americans are at higher risk than Caucasians for which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: African-Americans have a higher risk for hypertension (
A) and diabetes mellitus (
B) compared to Caucasians due to genetic and socioeconomic factors. Asthma (
C) risk is similar across groups, while skin cancer (
D) and osteoporosis (E) are less prevalent in African-Americans.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The nurse performs a vaginal exam and determines that the client's cervix is 5cm dilated with 75% effacement. Based on the nurse's assessment the client is in which phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cervix dilated to 5 cm with 75% effacement indicates the active phase of labor.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are examples of secondary disease prevention EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary prevention detects/treats disease early (mammograms, syphilis testing, exercise post-MI). Support groups (
A) are tertiary, aiding coping with existing disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client with hypovolemia who is receiving a blood transfusion. Assessment findings reveal crackles on chest auscultation and distended neck veins. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles and distended neck veins suggest fluid overload from the transfusion. Slowing the transfusion reduces further overload while maintaining access. Stopping it entirely or documenting only delays intervention.