NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has explained the reason that the primary health care provider has chosen laser surgery to treat a client's cervical cancer. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laser therapy is performed in an outpatient setting and is used when all boundaries of the lesion are visible. Laser surgery is painless, and the client would not receive general anesthesia. Laser therapy does not prevent regrowth.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has been prescribed epoetin alfa. The nurse reminds the client about the importance of taking which prescribed medication to enhance the effects of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To form healthy red blood cells, which is the purpose of epoetin alfa, the body needs adequate stores of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12. The client should take these ferrous gluconate supplements regularly to enhance the hematocrit-raising benefit of this medication. The other options are unnecessary medications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns covering 30% of the body. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I.V. fluids are the priority to replace fluid loss and prevent hypovolemic shock in burn injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A child has been prescribed diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) to help control the itching from atopic dermatitis. The nurse should instruct the parents to report: Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness, thickened bronchial secretions, and upset stomach as side effects, which should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A neonate is to receive an I.V. infusion of normal saline solution at 3 mL/hour. The nurse is setting the alarms on an I.V. infusion pump. How should the nurse set the alarms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For precise low-rate infusions like 3 mL/hour, the alarm should be set at the exact rate to ensure accuracy and detect deviations promptly. Infiltration alarms are not standard on most pumps.