NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant with a ventricular septal defect is discharged with a prescription for lanoxin elixir 0.01 mg PO q 12 hrs. The bottle is labeled 0.10 mg per 1/2 tsp. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The calibrated dropper ensures accurate dosing of Lanoxin (digoxin), critical for preventing toxicity in infants.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is starting a smoking-cessation program. Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to be included in the program's plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion SR (Zyban) is commonly used in smoking cessation programs to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A torque wrench is needed to adjust and maintain the tension of crutchfield tongs for cervical stabilization.
Question 4 of 5
A client with cystic fibrosis is taking pancreatic enzymes. The nurse should administer this medication:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are taken with meals to aid digestion, as cystic fibrosis impairs pancreatic enzyme production.
Question 5 of 5
A client has experienced 48 hours of severe repeated bouts of vomiting. Which acid-base imbalance is of most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe vomiting causes loss of gastric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis (
D). Respiratory imbalances (A,
B) and metabolic acidosis (
C) are less likely.