NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A public health nurse works with a specific population. Many of the clients use herbal remedies at home. The nurse would express concern if which of the following clients reported using herbal remedies?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Herbal remedies may pose risks in children (
A) due to dosing concerns, but none of the conditions listed raise specific red flags. The question may lack context for a definitive answer.
Question 2 of 5
While a dosage of oral morphine has approximately 25% bioavailability, what percentage is the bioavailability of an intravenous dose of morphine? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 100
Rationale: Intravenous morphine has 100% bioavailability, as it is delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who just arrived in the PACU following a colonoscopy with polyp removal. The client's level of sedation is assessed using the Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS). The client responds quickly, but only to commands. What Ramsay score would the nurse chart for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RSS 3 indicates a client who responds quickly to commands only, matching the description, per the Ramsay Sedation Scale.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old wants to know when she should begin toilettraining her child. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that sufficient sphincter control for toilet training is present by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sufficient sphincter control for toilet training typically develops between 18-24 months, when children gain the physical and cognitive readiness for training.
Question 5 of 5
During the change of shift report, the nurse states that the client's last pulse strength was a 1+. The oncoming nurse recognizes that the client's pulse was:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse strength of 1+ indicates a weak pulse, per standard pulse assessment scales.