NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has surgery followed by chemotherapy with a fluorouracil (Adrucil) IV. What should the nurse do if she notices crystals in the IV medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crystals in IV fluorouracil indicate precipitation; the solution should be discarded to prevent administration errors.
Question 2 of 5
A child is admitted to the emergency room following ingestion of a bottle of Children's Tylenol. The nurse is aware that Tylenol poisoning is treated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, protecting the liver from toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
According to Erikson's stages of physical development, school-age children 5 - 12 years old typically face which psychological crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School-age children (5-12) face industry vs. inferiority, focusing on developing competence and self-esteem through tasks and skills.
Question 4 of 5
To ensure safety while administering a nitroglycerine patch, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves prevent the nurse from absorbing nitroglycerin, avoiding side effects.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a core measure set developed by the Joint Commission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart failure is a Joint Commission core measure set, focusing on improving care quality for common conditions. The others are not core measures.