NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A terrorist attack has left hundreds of patients with injuries determined to be in the immediate category as defined by NATO. The color to designate this group is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In NATO triage the immediate category (requiring urgent intervention to survive) is designated by red. Black indicates deceased or expectant yellow is delayed and green is minimal.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a C-34 fracture has just arrived in the emergency room. The primary nursing intervention is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If cervical spine injury is suspected, the airway should be maintained using the jaw thrust method that also protects the cervical spine. Primary intervention is protection of the airway and adequate ventilation. All other interventions are secondary to adequate ventilation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis. Which meal selection is best suited for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diverticulitis requires a low-fiber diet during acute phases. Broiled fish, steamed carrots, and gelatin are low-fiber and suitable. The other options contain high-fiber or irritating foods.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of postpartum endometritis. Which medication is most likely to be ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum endometritis is a bacterial infection of the uterus treated with antibiotics (e.g. ampicillin gentamicin). Magnesium sulfate methylergonovine and betamethasone are used for other obstetric conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of a thyroidectomy is receiving Synthroid (levothyroxine). The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpitations may indicate levothyroxine overdose, requiring medical attention. It’s taken in the morning, iodine foods are not an issue, and weight loss (not gain) is more common.