NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An ICU nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via IV. The client's infusion ended 2 hours ago and the pharmacy has not yet sent another bag. The client is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and states he feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued. The nurse suspects
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of TPN can cause hypoglycemia due to persistent insulin secretion, leading to diaphoresis, tachycardia, weakness, and dizziness.
Question 2 of 5
The client is taking rifampin 600 mg po daily to treat his tuberculosis. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange-red discoloration of urine, a normal side effect the nurse should explain.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings would be expected in the infant with biliary atresia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Biliary atresia causes abdominal distention due to bile accumulation and poor weight gain due to malabsorption.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.
Question 5 of 5
A new nursing graduate indicates in charting entries that he is a licensed registered nurse, although he has not yet received the results of the licensing exam. The graduate's action can result in a charge of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falsely claiming RN licensure is fraud, a deliberate misrepresentation.