NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Betamethasone (Celestone) syrup 0.9 mg has been ordered. It is available in a 0.6 mg/5 mL solution. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: (0.9 mg / 0.6 mg) × 5 mL = 7.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A client who had a total knee replacement with a metal prosthesis is being prepared for discharge to home. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a total knee replacement, the client should be taught to report any changes in the shape of the knee. This is not an expected event during recuperation from surgery. The client must notify caregivers of the metal implant because the client will need antibiotic prophylaxis for invasive procedures, and will be ineligible for magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic procedure. With a metal prosthesis, the client must be on anticoagulant therapy and should report adverse effects of this therapy, such as evidence of bleeding from a variety of sources. Fever, redness, or increased pain may indicate infection.
Question 3 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse is evaluating an infant for auditory ability. Which of the following is the expected response in an infant with normal hearing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants with normal hearing typically pause or stop movements in response to sound, indicating auditory awareness.
Question 4 of 5
A woman with a history of a left radical mastectomy is being admitted for abdominal surgery. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to lymphedema risk post-mastectomy, blood pressure, I.V. lines, and blood draws should be avoided in the affected arm.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing an infant diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The nurse should ask the parent if the infant has which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis in infants commonly presents with fever, vomiting, and poor feeding. Diarrhea and abdominal pain are less typical symptoms in this age group.