NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has ordered Ampicillin 100 mg every 6 hours IV push for an infant weighing 7 kg. The suggested dose for infants is 25-50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ordered dose (400 mg/day) exceeds the safe range (175-350 mg/day for a 7 kg infant), requiring the nurse to verify the order with the doctor.
Question 2 of 5
A client seen in the doctor's office for complaints of nausea and vomiting is sent home with directions to follow a clear-liquid diet for the next 24-48 hours. Which of the following is not permitted on a clear-liquid diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice cream is not a clear liquid, as it is opaque and contains dairy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for developing breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early menarche, nulliparity, and uterine cancer history increase breast cancer risk due to prolonged estrogen exposure or shared risk factors. Early menopause reduces risk by decreasing estrogen exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A client was transferred to the hospital unit as a direct admit from a small community hospital. While the nurse is obtaining part of the admission history information, the client suddenly becomes semiconscious. Assessment reveals a systolic BP of 70, heart rate of 130, and respiratory rate of 24. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's symptoms suggest shock (low BP, high HR, elevated RR). Initiating an IV with a large bore needle allows for rapid fluid resuscitation, which is critical. Lowering the bed may worsen perfusion, notifying the physician delays action, and CPR is premature without pulselessness.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has diagnosed a client with cirrhosis characterized by asterixis. If the nurse assesses the client with asterixis, he can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis is characterized by irregular, flapping movements of the wrist due to hepatic encephalopathy, often seen in cirrhosis.