NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has an order for FeSO4 liquid. Which method of administration would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering FeSO4 with orange juice enhances iron absorption due to its vitamin C content.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who fractured her leg in a motor vehicle accident. A cast is applied. The nurse will assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Assessing pulses, capillary refill, skin temperature, and neurovascular symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, movement) ensures circulation and nerve function are intact; squeezing the cast is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 mg per milliliter. The nurse should administer how many milliliters of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL, the correct dose to administer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a laboring client who is on an oxytocin infusion. The client experiences seven contractions in a 10-minute time period. The fetal heart rate tracing is a category III. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A category III fetal heart rate tracing indicates fetal distress, and seven contractions in 10 minutes suggest uterine hyperstimulation. Discontinuing oxytocin is the priority to reduce fetal stress.
Question 5 of 5
Skeletal traction is applied to the right femur of a client injured in a fall. The primary purpose of the skeletal traction is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeletal traction for a femoral injury aims to realign femoral bone fragments, promoting proper healing and preventing deformity.