NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How many tablets should be administered daily using the below information? Doctor's order: 200 mg of medication once a day Medication label: 1 tablet = 150 mg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate: 200 mg ÷ 150 mg/tablet = 1.33 tablets, which is the closest option for daily administration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse applies warm compresses to a client's leg. To determine effectiveness of the compresses, the nurse should determine if there is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm compresses promote vasodilation, improving circulation to the area, which aids healing and reduces symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has administered aminophylline to a client with emphysema. The medication is effective when there is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aminophylline, a bronchodilator, is effective when it relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, improving airflow in emphysema.
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining the diet history from a client with anemia, the nurse should include questions specifically about which of the following vitamins or minerals that are most likely missing in this client's diet? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E
Rationale: Anemia is commonly associated with deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin C (which aids iron absorption).
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia. The nurse reviews the client's health history for disorders involving which organ responsible for vitamin B12 absorption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia can occur in a client who has a disease involving the ileum, where vitamin B12 is absorbed. The nurse checks the client's history for small bowel disorders to detect this risk factor. The liver and the kidney are not related to impaired B12 absorption. Hepatobiliary refers to the liver and gallbladder.