NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before administering Methyltrexate orally to the client with cancer, the nurse should check the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking vital signs ensures the client is stable before administering Methotrexate, which can cause systemic side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the morning staff. Which client should be cared for by the RN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoptysis indicates potential severe bleeding, requiring the RN's advanced assessment and intervention skills.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after being found unresponsive as a result of prescribed opioid drugs. Upon awakening she attempts to get out of bed and is unsteady. The nurse is concerned that the client will fall. The doctor ordered a vest restraint to be applied as necessary to maintain client safety. The client refuses the restraints. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moving the client closer to the nursing station allows close monitoring without violating the client’s refusal of restraints, prioritizing safety and autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic has the opportunity to teach a client recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Stress reduction techniques and daily probiotics can help manage IBS symptoms, while limiting fluids is not recommended, and iced tea may exacerbate symptoms due to caffeine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies ventricular tachycardia on the heart monitor. The nurse should immediately:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia requires immediate treatment with an antiarrhythmic like lidocaine to restore normal rhythm.