NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client has a stage II pressure ulcer on her sacrum. During assessment of the client's skin, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stage II pressure ulcer involves partial-thickness skin loss, appearing as a shallow crater with a nonpainful wound base.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a cerebral vascular accident. Which portion of the brain is responsible for taste, smell, and hearing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The temporal lobe processes taste, smell, and hearing, critical sensory functions.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned about which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer often leads to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption, making alteration in nutrition the primary concern.
Question 5 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.