NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate must closely observe for side effects associated with drug therapy. An expected side effect of magnesium sulfate is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypersomnolence (drowsiness) is an expected side effect of magnesium sulfate used for preeclampsia due to its central nervous system depressant effects. Absence of reflexes or decreased respiratory rate would indicate toxicity not an expected effect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate must closely observe for side effects associated with drug therapy. An expected side effect of magnesium sulfate is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypersomnolence (drowsiness) is an expected side effect of magnesium sulfate used for preeclampsia due to its central nervous system depressant effects. Absence of reflexes or decreased respiratory rate would indicate toxicity not an expected effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes about insulin administration. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents lipodystrophy and ensures consistent insulin absorption, a critical teaching point for type 1 diabetes management.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is admitted with complaints of joint pain. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis causes symmetrical joint inflammation, leading to morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, a key clinical feature.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 milligrams IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 milligrams per milliliter. How much medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg desired ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should prepare 0.5 mL of atropine sulfate.