NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working in an endoscopy recovery area. Many of the clients are administered midazolam (Versed) to provide conscious sedation. Which medication is important to have available as an antidote for Versed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flumazenil (Romazicon) is the antidote for benzodiazepines like midazolam, reversing sedation or overdose. Naloxone is for opioids, and the others are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A client visiting a family planning clinic is suspected of having an STI. The best diagnostic test for treponema pallidum is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fluorescent treponemal antibody (FT
A) test is highly specific for Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis, and is the best diagnostic test.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor orders 2% nitroglycerin ointment in a 1-inch dose every 12 hours. Proper application of nitroglycerin ointment includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-month-old infant is admitted to the ER with a temperature of 103.6°F and irritability. The mother states that the child has been listless for the past several hours and that he had a seizure on the way to the hospital. A lumbar puncture confirms a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse should assess the infant for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tenseness of the anterior fontanel indicates increased intracranial pressure, a critical finding in bacterial meningitis in infants.
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old client has been diagnosed with celiac disease after a long history of diarrhea, anemia, and weight loss. What type of diet does the nurse anticipate the client will require?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet (
D) to prevent intestinal damage. Other diets (A, B,
C) are not specific to celiac.