NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 2 of 5
The sputum of a client remains positive for the tubercle bacillus even though the client has been taking Laniazid (isoniazid). The nurse recognizes that the client should have a negative sputum culture within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: With effective treatment, sputum cultures for tuberculosis typically become negative within 2-3 months (approximately 12 weeks), depending on the regimen and adherence.
Question 3 of 5
What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal in a client with glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often causes hypertension due to fluid retention and renal dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A client with cervical cancer has a radioactive implant. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching regarding radioactive implants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with radioactive implants can use the bedside commode if the implant remains secure, indicating understanding of mobility restrictions to minimize radiation exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A client in labor has been given epidural anesthesia with Marcaine (bupivacaine). To reverse the hypotension associated with epidural anesthesia, the nurse should have which medication available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is used to treat hypotension from epidural anesthesia by increasing blood pressure through vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation.