NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During which stage of injury repair does the wound show evidence of erythema and edema, and phagocytosis begins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The inflammation stage (
B) involves erythema, edema, and phagocytosis as the body responds to injury. Other stages (A, C,
D) have different processes.
Question 2 of 5
A client on the post-op floor underwent surgery 4 days ago. The night nurse reports to the nurse coming on to dayshift that the client complained all night of pain, even though she received every dose of prescribed pain medication. The client currently rates the pain at a 10 out of 10. The day shift nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent severe pain post-op suggests a complication (e.g., infection, hemorrhage). A full assessment is the priority to identify the cause before adjusting treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. The pharmacy dispenses a vial containing 10,000 units/1 ml. How many milliliter(s) of heparin should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale: Dose: 5,000 units. Concentration: 10,000 units/mL. Volume = 5,000 ÷ 10,000 = 0.5 mL per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A schizophrenic client has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for 20 months and has developed moderate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). The nurse anticipates the physician will likely prescribe what medication for EPS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benztropine, an anticholinergic, treats EPS (e.g., dystonia, parkinsonism) caused by antipsychotics like haloperidol.
Question 5 of 5
A 46-year-old male has been placed under therapeutic hypothermic care after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse correctly explains to the family,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia post-MI slows metabolism, reducing cerebral oxygen demand and protecting the brain from ischemic injury.