NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother frantically calls the emergency room (ER) asking what to do about her 3-year-old girl who was found eating pills out of a bottle in the medicine cabinet. The ER nurse tells the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Before giving any emetic, the substance ingested must be known. At least 8 oz of water should be administered along with ipecac syrup to increase volume in the stomach and facilitate vomiting. Water alone will not induce vomiting. An emetic is necessary to facilitate vomiting. Vomiting should never be induced in an unconscious client because of the risk of aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
The most important goal in the care plan for a child who was hospitalized with an accidental overdose would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This goal is not the most important. There is always some guilt when an accident occurs; however, the priority is to be sure future accidents are prevented. Ipecac is not used for caustic alkali and acid ingestions. Determining the parent's knowledge about safety hazards and teaching appropriate preventive measures are likely to prevent recurrence of accidents.
Question 3 of 5
A mother frantically calls the emergency room (ER) asking what to do about her 3-year-old girl who was found eating pills out of a bottle in the medicine cabinet. The ER nurse tells the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Before giving any emetic, the substance ingested must be known. At least 8 oz of water should be administered along with ipecac syrup to increase volume in the stomach and facilitate vomiting. Water alone will not induce vomiting. An emetic is necessary to facilitate vomiting. Vomiting should never be induced in an unconscious client because of the risk of aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient who is two days post-operative from a hemorrhoidectomy. The nurse would be correct in instructing the patient to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitz baths after bowel movements promote healing and relieve pain post-hemorrhoidectomy by keeping the area clean and reducing inflammation. High-fiber diets are encouraged, ice packs are typically used earlier, and laxatives may be prescribed but are not the priority.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find following respiratory assessment of a client with advanced emphysema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distant breath sounds are characteristic of emphysema due to increased anteroposterior chest diameter, overdistention, and air trapping.