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
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure. The nurse is aware that this test evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulmonary artery catheter measures the systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures of the pulmonary artery.
Question 3 of 5
Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A ventilator alarm, unresponsiveness, and tingling (possible anaphylaxis) indicate life-threatening conditions requiring immediate attention. Other clients are stable or less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is assessing an elementary student with hemophilia who fell during recess. Which symptoms indicate hemarthrosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemarthrosis in hemophilia involves bleeding into joints, causing stiffness, aching, and reduced movement due to joint swelling and pain.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about safety measures to prevent accidental poisoning in children. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: childproof containers are essential to prevent accidental ingestion of medications