NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor orders 2% nitroglycerin ointment in a 1-inch dose every 12 hours. Proper application of nitroglycerin ointment includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.
Question 2 of 5
If the nurse is unable to elicit the deep tendon reflexes of the patella, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling against the palms enhances reflex response by increasing muscle tone, aiding in eliciting the patellar reflex.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a female client following the removal of the parathyroid glands. The client complains of a 'pins and needles' sensation and difficulty swallowing lunch. The nurse would expect which laboratory value to be abnormal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parathyroidectomy can cause hypocalcemia, leading to paresthesia ('pins and needles') and dysphagia due to muscle dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would indicate a possible complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: abnormal finding, could indicate gestational diabetes (GDM), hazard of placental insufficiency
Question 5 of 5
A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause sphincter of Oddi spasm, worsening pancreatitis pain, so it should be questioned; meperidine is preferred.