NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses’ station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: reward nonseeking attention behaviors by giving the patient unsolicited attention
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with dementia who tends to wander. Which of the following actions can help with this behavior? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Frequent toileting, pain management, reorientation, and close monitoring address wandering causes and promote safety. Restraints are a last resort and not ideal for wandering.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. The pharmacy dispenses a vial containing 10,000 units/1 ml. How many milliliter(s) of heparin should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale: Dose: 5,000 units. Concentration: 10,000 units/mL. Volume = 5,000 ÷ 10,000 = 0.5 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for the child with autistic disorder, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A consistent caregiver provides stability and reduces anxiety in a child with autism.