NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How many mLs will you administer to the client after you use 3.3 mL of normal saline to reconstitute a medication that will yield 12 mg per mL and the doctor's order is as follows. Doctor's order: 25 mg of medication BID
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To calculate: 25 mg ÷ 12 mg/mL = 2.083 mL, rounded to 2.1 mL for practical administration.
Question 2 of 5
Which neurological complication can occur when a vest restraint is too tight around the client's body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A too-tight vest restraint can cause strangulation, a life-threatening complication, by restricting breathing or neck movement.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed pioglitazone (Actos). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pioglitazone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention, requiring monitoring in diabetic clients.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes is prescribed pioglitazone (Actos). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pioglitazone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor orders a midstream urine specimen for your client who is an alert, oriented and ambulatory female client. What element should you include in your instructions to this client on the proper manner to collect this specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a midstream urine specimen, the perineal area should be cleansed from front to back (inner to outer labia) using a new antiseptic wipe for each stroke to prevent contamination.