NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client with an abdominal surgery is admitted to the unit following surgery. In anticipation of complications of anesthesia and narcotic administration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Narcan reverses opioid overdose, a potential complication of narcotic use post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory test would be the least effective in making the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: AST is less specific for myocardial infarction than troponin, CK-MB, or myoglobin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client with asthma who has a prescription for zafirlukast (Accolate). Which comment by the client would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zafirlukast should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. The other statements are correct: flulike symptoms and liver monitoring are relevant, and zafirlukast is not a rescue medication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV heparin therapy for a pulmonary embolism. Which lab values would the nurse expect to order on this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PT, PTT, and INR are monitored to assess the therapeutic effect and safety of heparin, which affects blood clotting.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is true regarding the infant's susceptibility to pertussis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants are highly susceptible to pertussis from birth, as maternal immunity is minimal, and severe cases are common in this age group.