NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A neonate is to receive an I.V. infusion of normal saline solution at 3 mL/hour. The nurse is setting the alarms on an I.V. infusion pump. How should the nurse set the alarms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For precise low-rate infusions like 3 mL/hour, the alarm should be set at the exact rate to ensure accuracy and detect deviations promptly. Infiltration alarms are not standard on most pumps.
Question 2 of 5
You have been asked to teach an inservice class for nurses in your facility about ethics. Which of the following should you consider during the planning of this educational activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When planning an educational activity, establishing clear educational objectives is essential to define the content, methods, and expected outcomes of the class, ensuring effective learning.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing to draw up 8 units of a short-acting insulin and 20 units of a long-acting insulin in the same syringe, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Either insulin can be drawn up first, as long as air is injected into both vials in the reverse order and clear (short-acting) is drawn before cloudy (long-acting).
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic renal failure is receiving hemodialysis. Which dietary restriction should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-potassium diet is critical in chronic renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia, which can cause cardiac complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed buspirone (Buspar). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buspirone requires 2–4 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects, unlike as-needed anxiolytics.