NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room. Which symptom is the client with a fractured hip most likely to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disalignment is a hallmark sign of a hip fracture due to bone displacement.
Question 2 of 5
A client delivered a 9-pound infant 2 hours ago. The client has an IV of D5W with oxytocin. The nurse determines that the medication is achieving the desired effect when she observes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions, resulting in a firm fundus, which prevents postpartum hemorrhage and is the desired effect.
Question 3 of 5
A child with a known peanut allergy is eating lunch at summer camp and develops an anaphylactic reaction from accidentally ingesting peanut butter-flavored cookies. The nurse's first intervention should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an anaphylactic reaction, the priority is to stop further allergen exposure. Verifying the child has stopped eating and has no cookies in their mouth prevents additional allergen ingestion, which is critical before administering epinephrine or other interventions.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted with a BP of 210/100. Her doctor orders furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV stat. How should the nurse administer the prescribed furosemide to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide IV is given slowly over 1-2 minutes to prevent ototoxicity and hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a COPD client who is discharged on p.o. Theophylline. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline can be administered intravenously for acute COPD exacerbations, indicating the client understands potential treatment escalation.