NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is rushed to the ER after overdosing on benzodiazepines. The nurse anticipates an order for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose, reversing sedation. Lorazepam and alprazolam are benzodiazepines, and naloxone is for opioid overdose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse working in the emergency department realizes that it would be contraindicated to induce vomiting if someone had ingested which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after ingesting gasoline (a caustic substance) can cause aspiration or esophageal damage. Vomiting is safer for non-caustic substances like ibuprofen, aspirin, or vitamins.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly client with an abdominal surgery is admitted to the unit following surgery. In anticipation of complications of anesthesia and narcotic administration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Narcan reverses opioid overdose, a potential complication of narcotic use post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone an ileostomy procedure. The nurse expects how much drainage from the ileostomy during the first 24 hours post-op?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ileostomy drainage in the first 24 hours post-op is typically 500-1,000 mL due to liquid stool output. 800 mL is the most reasonable estimate.
Question 5 of 5
The client has an order for gentamycin to be administered. Which lab results should be reported to the doctor before beginning the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine levels indicate renal function, critical to monitor before administering gentamycin, which is nephrotoxic.