NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period fell on May 1, 2013, what is the expected delivery month and year? Record your answer using the month (word) and year (whole number).
Correct Answer: Feb-14
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule: May 1, 2013 + 7 days = May 8, then + 9 months = February 8, 2014. Answer is February 2014.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting for performing tracheostomy suctioning on the adult client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended suction pressure for adult tracheostomy is 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 3 of 5
Which set of vital signs would best indicate an increase in intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is indicated by Cushing's triad: widened pulse pressure (e.g., BP 180/70), bradycardia (pulse 50), and irregular respirations. Temperature elevation may occur but is less specific.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders 1.25 L of normal saline (NS) to infuse over 10 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump at what flow rate (mL/hr)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow rate = volume ÷ time. 1.25 L = 1,250 mL. 1,250 ÷ 10 = 125 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned about which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer often leads to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption, making alteration in nutrition the primary concern.