NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine) is ordered prior to electroconvulsive therapy treatment for depressed clients. The nurse explains that the purpose of the drug is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Succinylcholine chloride relaxes muscles and decreases the intensity of the seizure during electroconvulsive therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted for treatment of bacterial pneumonia has an order for intravenous ampicillin. Which specimen should be obtained prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sputum culture and sensitivity test is essential before starting antibiotics like ampicillin to identify the causative organism and ensure appropriate treatment for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
Acticoat (silver nitrate) dressings are applied to the legs of a client with deep partial thickness burns. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acticoat dressings require moistening with normal saline to activate the silver ions for antimicrobial action and to maintain a moist healing environment.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a liver transplant is receiving Tacrolimus (Prograf). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tacrolimus is nephrotoxic, requiring monitoring of renal function (e.g., creatinine). Hyperglycemia is possible but less critical, and hypotension/hair loss are not primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse instructs a client on the difference between true labor and false labor. The nurse explains, 'In true labor:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In true labor, uterine contractions strengthen and become more regular with activity like walking, facilitating cervical dilation and fetal descent.