NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has an order for medication to be administered intrathecally. The nurse is aware that medications will be administered by which method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intrathecal administration involves delivering medication directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, typically via a spinal injection, to target the central nervous system effectively.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working on the cardiac unit with a client scheduled to receive digitalis. The nurse understands that which finding is a contraindication for this medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: AV block, sick sinus syndrome, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are contraindications for digitalis due to the risk of worsening conduction abnormalities. Atrial flutter and fibrillation are indications.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.
Question 4 of 5
The body part that would most likely display jaundice in the dark-skinned individual is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conjunctiva of the eye is the most reliable site to assess jaundice in dark-skinned individuals, as it is less affected by skin pigmentation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg three times daily. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects to the physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: gingival hyperplasia and rash are significant side effects of phenytoin that require medical attention