NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notes that clients of one surgeon have developed at least twice as many infections as clients of other surgeons on the unit. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the infection control nurse (
C) initiates investigation and intervention. Reporting to administration (
A) or confronting the physician (
B) is premature, and ignoring the issue (
D) is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has prescribed Novalog insulin for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the peak action of the insulin occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Novolog insulin peaks around 1-3 hours after administration, so a snack around 3 PM aligns with the peak to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a blood alcohol level of 180 mg/dL. The nurse recognizes that the alcohol in the client's system should be fully metabolized within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood alcohol level of 180 mg/dL (0.18%) typically takes about 9 hours to metabolize, assuming a metabolism rate of 0.02% per hour.
Question 4 of 5
The client presents to the emergency room with a 'bull's eye' rash. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bull's eye rash is characteristic of Lyme disease, often caused by tick bites, making this the most relevant question.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client upon arrival to the emergency department. Partial airway obstruction is suspected. Which clinical manifestation is a late sign of airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanotic ear lobes indicate severe hypoxemia, a late sign of airway obstruction. Restlessness and stridor are earlier, and rales are unrelated.