NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following clients are at an increased risk for aspiration pneumonia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspiration pneumonia risk is high with nasogastric feeding, mechanical ventilation, and dysphagia due to potential airway entry of material.
Total parenteral nutrition (IV) bypasses the airway, reducing aspiration risk.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders 1.25 L of normal saline (NS) to infuse over 10 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump at what flow rate (mL/hr)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow rate = volume ÷ time. 1.25 L = 1,250 mL. 1,250 ÷ 10 = 125 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
If a client's LDL cholesterol is 100, HDL cholesterol is 50, and triglycerides are 150, what is the client's total cholesterol? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 180
Rationale:
Total cholesterol = LDL + HDL + (Triglycerides/ 5) = 100 + 50 + (150/ 5) = 100 + 50 + 30 = 180.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting for performing tracheostomy suctioning on the adult client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended suction pressure for adult tracheostomy is 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 5 of 5
A client has orders for zoledronic acid (Reclast). Which lab value finding would prompt the nurse to notify the prescriber?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zoledronic acid can worsen renal function. A creatinine clearance of 29 mL/min (indicating renal impairment) requires prescriber notification.