NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is triaging in the emergency room when a client enters complaining of muscle cramps and a feeling of exhaustion after a running competition. Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyponatremia is common in runners due to excessive water intake or sodium loss through sweat, leading to muscle cramps and exhaustion. Hypernatremia, SIADH, or low potassium would present differently.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a child with chickenpox wants to know if there is a medication that will shorten the course of the illness. Which medication is sometimes used to speed healing of the lesions and shorten the duration of fever and itching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir can reduce the severity and duration of chickenpox symptoms if started early, particularly in high-risk patients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the infant, the nurse should avoid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a pacifier is contraindicated after cleft lip repair as it can disrupt the surgical site and impair healing.
Question 4 of 5
The oncoming nurse receives report on a group of clients. Which client should have priority during the nurse's rounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A client just returning from surgery requires immediate assessment for postoperative complications, making them the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 mg per milliliter. The nurse should administer how many milliliters of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL, the correct dose to administer.