NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has ordered Percocet (oxycodone) for a client following abdominal surgery. The primary objective of nursing care for the client receiving an opiate analgesic is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of opiate analgesics like Percocet is to alleviate pain, improving comfort and recovery post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant client with a history of alcohol addiction is scheduled for a nonstress test. The nonstress test:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nonstress test measures fetal heart rate in response to fetal movement, assessing fetal activity and well-being.
Question 3 of 5
Twenty micrograms (g) are equal to how many milligrams? Record your answer using a decimal number.
Correct Answer: 0.02
Rationale: 1 mg = 1,000 g, so 20 /1,000 = 0.02 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with sickle cell crises and sequestration. Upon assessing the client, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sickle cell crisis with sequestration can lead to hypovolemia due to blood pooling in organs, resulting in decreased blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been instructed in the application and use of anti-embolic compression stockings. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for more teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rolling the top down (
A) can impede circulation, removing stockings every 1-2 days (
B) is too infrequent (should be every 8 hours), and baby powder (
D) can cause skin irritation. Turning the stocking inside out (
C) and preventing clots (E) are correct.