NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A pediatric client with burns to the hands and arms has dressing changes with Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) cream. The nurse is aware that the medication:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) causes a burning sensation upon application, which should be explained to the client.
Question 2 of 5
During which stage of injury repair does the wound show evidence of erythema and edema, and phagocytosis begins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The inflammation stage (
B) involves erythema, edema, and phagocytosis as the body responds to injury. Other stages (A, C,
D) have different processes.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGam for the postpartum client whose blood type is A negative but whose baby is O positive. To provide postpartum prophylaxis, RhoGam should be administered:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RhoGam must be administered within 72 hours postpartum to prevent Rh sensitization.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin, the nurse should monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal bradycardia, which requires close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing an older adult. The client does not appear to always understand the questions, sometimes answering incorrectly, and stares at the nurse's mouth rather than the nurse's eyes when the nurse is speaking. The client answers in an unusually loud voice. Which of the following impairments should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staring at the mouth, answering loudly, and misunderstanding questions suggest hearing impairment (
A). Cognitive impairment (
B), vision impairment (
C), and anxiety (
D) do not typically present with these specific behaviors.