NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has ordered 80 mg of furosemide (Lasix) two times per day. The nurse notes the patient's potassium level to be 2.5 meq/L. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is dangerously low; withholding Lasix and notifying the doctor prevents further potassium loss.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after an open reduction to the left ulna. The client's left arm is in a plaster cast with an Ace wrap for reinforcement. Which intervention by the nurse can offer nonpharmacological comfort to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain nonpharmacologically. Scratching under the cast risks skin damage, and excessive movement may disrupt healing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 14 weeks pregnant. The client is asking about vaccinations that can be given during pregnancy. Which of the following vaccines does the nurse tell the client that are safe during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is safe and recommended during pregnancy. Mumps, measles, and smallpox vaccines are contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, necessitating an alternate method.