NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Endotracheal tube cuff pressure should never exceed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressure in the endotracheal tube cuff should never exceed 20 mm Hg, because higher pressure places the client at risk for tracheal erosion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a fractured tibia who is in a cast. The client complains of pain unrelieved by medication. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unrelieved pain in a casted tibia may indicate compartment syndrome or infection, requiring immediate physician notification. Ice and elevation are insufficient, and massage is contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A 30-year-old client is exhibiting auditory hallucinations. In working with this client, the nurse would be most effective if the nurse:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This answer is incorrect. Encouraging discussion of the voices will reinforce the delusion. This answer is correct. The nurse should appropriately present reality. This answer is incorrect. Showing interest would reinforce the delusional system. This answer is incorrect. The statement only indicates that the client is hearing voices. It does not state that the client is acting out.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury who has increased ICP. The physician plans to reduce the cerebral edema by constricting cerebral blood vessels. Which physician order would serve this purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperventilation reduces PaCO2, causing cerebral vasoconstriction and decreased ICP. Shunts (
B) drain CSF, Furosemide (
C) reduces fluid volume, and Solu medrol (
D) reduces inflammation, but none constrict vessels directly.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of a gastric ulcer is receiving Omeprazole (Prilosec). The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, is most effective when taken before meals to reduce acid production. Avoiding spicy foods and increasing fiber are helpful but secondary, and chest pain is unrelated.