NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A triage nurse is reviewing messages from four clients. The nurse's priority is which client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaw and back pain intensifying rapidly in a 42-year-old female suggests a possible myocardial infarction, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetes insipidus is receiving DDAVP (desmopressin acetate). Which lab finding indicates that the medication is having its intended effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Desmopressin increases water reabsorption, concentrating urine; a urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates effective treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin) injections as part of her treatment regimen for a pseudomonas infection. The nurse knows to assess for what potential adverse reaction to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, is associated with ototoxicity (hearing loss or balance issues) as a major adverse effect, requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis who is admitted with a flare-up. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: avoiding dairy products if lactose intolerant reduces gastrointestinal irritation in ulcerative colitis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse from the dialysis unit floats to the med-surg floor. He is doing afternoon rounds and medication administration. He brings a client her oral medications, but the client states, 'What is this? Where is my yellow pill? This big white one is not mine.' The best action from the nurse is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying with the MAR and pharmacy ensures medication safety when a client questions a pill’s appearance, preventing potential errors.