NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An expected response to sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is the transfusion component of choice when large volumes of blood need to be replaced. Whole blood contains all blood components that are lost during active bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A behavior-modification program has been started for an adolescent with oppositional defiant disorder. Which statement describes the use of behavior modification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavior modification for oppositional defiant disorder often uses a token economy system, where positive behaviors are reinforced with rewards to encourage compliance.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old boy is in the hospital outpatient department for observation after falling out of his crib and hitting his head. The nurse calls the physician to report:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perineal irritation needs to be addressed, but it is probably not necessary to call the physician. This fall in pulse rate remains within normal limits and is probably insignificant. It is important to monitor for continued change. This rise in pulse rate is probably not significant, but it is important to monitor for continued change. This temperature is above normal limits and needs medical investigation. It may or may not be related to the head injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client in shock recognizes that the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys will fail if the client's mean arterial pressure falls below which of the following levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 80 mmHg compromises renal perfusion, leading to glomerular filtration failure. Higher MAPs (A, B,
C) maintain adequate kidney function.
Question 5 of 5
The client has elected to have epidural anesthesia to relieve labor pain. If the client experiences hypotension,the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypotension from epidural anesthesia results from vasodilation. Increasing the IV infusion rate (e.g. with saline) restores blood volume and pressure. Trendelenburg may worsen spinal anesthesia spread and oxygen is secondary unless hypoxia occurs.