NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has ordered a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for the client with chronic pain. The client asks the nurse if he can become overdosed with pain medication using this machine. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the PCA if she states:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PCA pump has a lockout mechanism to prevent overdosing, ensuring safe, patient-controlled dosing.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following statements regarding scarlet fever are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No vaccine exists for scarlet fever, which is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes’ erythrogenic toxin and treated with antibiotics. Rheumatic fever is a complication.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected pernicious anemia. Which findings support the diagnosis of pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loss of coordination and position sense are neurological symptoms due to vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The rationale for inserting a French catheter every hour for the client with epidural anesthesia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can reduce bladder sensation, necessitating frequent catheterization to prevent overdistension.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse overhears the patient care assistant speaking harshly to the client with dementia. The charge nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the interaction addresses the behavior appropriately.