NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
According to the American Heart Association (2005) guidelines the compression-to-ventilation ratio for one rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 2005 AHA guidelines specify a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR in adults.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are true statements regarding peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: PICC lines require sterile technique, have a lower infection risk than other central lines, and can be inserted at the bedside. Only specially trained RNs (not any LPN/RN) can insert them, and pneumothorax risk is minimal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse should explain the need for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteogenesis imperfecta causes brittle bones, so careful handling is critical to prevent fractures in infants with this condition.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should carefully monitor the client for which common dysrhythmia that can occur during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation, especially in clients with tracheostomies or endotracheal tubes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing the respirations of a client when she notes that the respiratory cycle is marked by periods of apnea lasting from 10 seconds to 1 minute. The apnea is followed by respirations that gradually increase in depth and frequency. The nurse should document that the client is experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by periods of apnea followed by increasing depth and frequency of breaths.