NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a tonsillectomy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for excessive swallowing is critical post-tonsillectomy, as it may indicate bleeding from the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A college student is asking the nurse about his grandfather, who just received a diagnosis of Huntington's disease. The student wants to know if he will have the disease, too. What should the nurse tell the student? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning a 50% chance of inheritance if one parent is affected, and it typically does not skip generations. It affects men and women equally, is not treatable (only symptom management is available), and the risk is not 75% but 50%.
Question 5 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse notes cyanosis and a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/min. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis and tachypnea indicate worsening hypoxia, requiring immediate physician notification to adjust treatment.