NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has an order to give 500 mL of 0.45% NS over 12 hours. The IV set has a drop factor of 10. How many gtts/min should the client receive? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 7
Rationale: Rate = 500 mL ÷ 12 hr = 41.67 mL/hr. Drops/min = (41.67 mL/hr × 10 gtts/mL) ÷ 60 min = 6.94 gtts/min, rounded to 7 gtts/min.
Question 2 of 5
Clients with sickle cell anemia are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which of the following activities would the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bus trip to a museum is a low-exertion activity at sea level, minimizing the risk of hypoxia compared to high-altitude or strenuous activities.
Question 3 of 5
What is the responsibility of the nurse in obtaining an informed consent for surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's role is to witness the client's signature and ensure the consent form is completed, not to explain the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings is associated with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nocturnal polyuria is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure due to fluid redistribution when lying down.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a cognitively impaired client who begins to pull at the tape securing his IV site. To prevent the client from removing the IV, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the IV with tape out of the client's vision minimizes tampering while avoiding restraints or inappropriate actions.