NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How many units of heparin would you administer subcutaneously using the below information? Doctor's order: 6,500 units of heparin subcutaneously Medication label: 4,500 units in one mL
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 6,500 units ÷ 4,500 units/mL = 1.444 mL, rounded to 1.4 mL for practical administration.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed etanercept (Enbrel). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Etanercept, a biologic, increases infection risk due to immunosuppression.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following discharge instructions about thermal injury should be given to a client with peripheral vascular disease? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale: Clients with peripheral vascular disease should wear warm clothing, check bath water temperature, avoid crossing legs to maintain circulation, and use sunscreen to protect skin. Electric heating pads, hot water bottles, and heating blankets risk burns due to impaired sensation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering eyedrops to a client with glaucoma. Which of the following is a correct technique for instilling the eyedrops? The eyedrops are placed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing eyedrops in the lower conjunctival sac ensures proper absorption and minimizes irritation or injury to the cornea or sclera.
Question 5 of 5
You are the chair person for the healthcare facility's newly formed multidisciplinary Safety Committee. During the Forming stage of this group's development major conflicts have arisen. Which technique of conflict resolution should you use to resolve these conflicts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the Forming stage, where group members are establishing relationships, compromise is the most effective conflict resolution technique to promote collaboration and consensus while addressing conflicts constructively.