NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As the client reaches 6cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor. What is the most likely explanation of this pattern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency, reducing fetal oxygenation during contractions.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-year-old child weighing 40 kilograms has an order for piperacillin (Pipracil) via IV infusion. The recommended daily dose for this medication is 240-300 mg/kg/day IV div. q8h. What is the maximum daily dose of piperacillin this client can receive per day? Calculate and fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 12,000 mg
Rationale: Maximum dose: 300 mg/kg/day × 40 kg = 12,000 mg/day.
Question 3 of 5
The multidisciplinary team decides to implement behavior modification with a client. Which of the following nursing actions is of primary importance during this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: to implement a behavior modification plan successfully, all staff members need to be included in program development, and time must be allowed for discussion of concerns from each nursing staff member; consistency and follow-through is important to prevent or diminish the level of manipulation by the staff or client during implementation of this program
Question 4 of 5
A neonatal nurse assesses a premature newborn baby using the Apgar score. All of the following assessments are given a score EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Apgar score evaluates appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Rooting (a feeding reflex) is not part of the Apgar assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a 5-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dental caries are common in bulimia due to frequent vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid, causing enamel erosion.