NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The floor nurse sees a new order in a client's chart for levothyroxine (Synthroid) 125 mcg PO every day. The pharmacy sends up Synthroid 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Calculate and fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 1.25
Rationale: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg. 0.125 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/tablet = 1.25 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with a piece of metal in his eye. The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents eye movement, reducing further damage.
Question 3 of 5
Which observation in the newborn of a diabetic mother would require immediate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness in a newborn of a diabetic mother may indicate hypoglycemia, which requires immediate nursing intervention to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return. Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: indicates chest pain, needs to seek medical attention immediately
Question 5 of 5
A client with recurrent episodes of gout has been advised to eat a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise him to limit or avoid? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: High-purine foods like liver (
A), sardines (
B), and beef broth (E) should be limited to reduce gout flare-ups. Wine (
C), low-fat yogurt (
D), and potatoes (F) are low in purines and generally safe.