NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate) 200 mcg I.M. has been ordered. The ampule label reads 0.2 mg/mL. The nurse should administer how many milliliters?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First, convert micrograms to milligrams: 200 mcg = 0.2 mg.
Then: 0.2 mg / X mL = 0.2 mg / 1 mL, so X = 1 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing teenaged girls at a well child clinic. The nurse should describe the girl shown in the figure as having:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, which may be observed in a teenager. Kyphosis involves forward curvature, lordosis involves inward lumbar curvature, and normal posture lacks these abnormalities.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube in place for a pneumothorax. Which of the following findings indicates that the chest tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuation (tidaling) in the drainage tube with respiration indicates the chest tube is patent and functioning to remove air or fluid.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring regular liver function tests.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about medication adherence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping medication when feeling fine indicates a misunderstanding, as hypertension requires ongoing treatment.