NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 84-year-old male has returned from the recovery room following a total hip repair. He complains of pain and is medicated with morphine sulfate and promethazine. Which medication should be kept available for the client being treated with opioid analgesics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid overdose, critical for managing respiratory depression from morphine.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma clients as it promotes controlled breathing in a warm, humid environment, reducing the risk of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. The pharmacy dispenses a vial containing 10,000 units/1 ml. How many milliliter(s) of heparin should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale: Dose: 5,000 units. Concentration: 10,000 units/mL. Volume = 5,000 ÷ 10,000 = 0.5 mL per dose.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother regarding treatment for pedicalosis capitis. Which instruction should be given regarding the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing bed linens in hot water helps eliminate lice and nits, which is a key part of treatment for pediculosis capitis.
Question 5 of 5
A 52-year-old female with mitral valve stenosis is admitted to the floor. She asks the nurse why she got this condition because it does not run in her family. The nurse explains most cases of mitral stenosis are due to a history of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is the primary cause of mitral valve stenosis, leading to valve scarring years later.