NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy requires protective equipment (gloves, gown, Luer lok tubing to prevent leaks), but a surgical hat cover is unnecessary unless in a sterile field, which isn't typical for chemo administration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 2 following a cholecystectomy. The client reports nausea and has not had a bowel movement since surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment of bowel sounds is the first step to determine if there is a postoperative ileus or other complication
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered 50 mEq of potassium chloride for a client with a potassium level of 2.5 mEq. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium chloride should be administered slowly (e.g., over 5 hours for 50 mEq) to prevent cardiac complications, as rapid infusion can cause hyperkalemia.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client taking Dilantin (phenytoin) for tonic-clonic seizures is preparing for discharge. Which information should be included in the client's discharge care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin requires regular blood work to monitor levels and prevent toxicity, which can cause side effects like gingival hyperplasia.