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
A schizophrenic client has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for 20 months and has developed moderate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). The nurse anticipates the physician will likely prescribe what medication for EPS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benztropine, an anticholinergic, treats EPS (e.g., dystonia, parkinsonism) caused by antipsychotics like haloperidol.
Question 3 of 5
The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium carbonate can cause constipation, a common side effect, due to its effect on gastrointestinal motility.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered Basalgel (aluminum carbonate gel) for a client with recurrent indigestion. The nurse should teach the client common side effects of the medication, which include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aluminum-based antacids like Basalgel commonly cause constipation due to their effect on intestinal motility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a trauma client in the emergency room when she notes a penetrating abdominal wound with exposed viscera. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering exposed viscera with sterile saline gauze keeps the tissue moist and prevents infection until surgical intervention, as replacing contents or using non-sterile dressings risks contamination.