NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has received report on the day's assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth after an antibiotic suggests an allergic reaction, potentially anaphylaxis, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A client who was prescribed increasing dosages of baclofen to relieve muscle spasms should have taken 80 mg daily in 4 divided doses but misunderstood and took 80 mg four times a day, resulting in an overdose and pronounced CNS depression. Which of the following treatments does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baclofen overdose causes CNS depression, treated with supportive care (
C) like ventilation and monitoring. Naloxone (
A), atropine (
B), and flumazenil (
D) are not antidotes for baclofen.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-month-old is brought to the well-baby clinic for immunization. In addition to the DPT and polio vaccines, the baby should receive:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 4 months, the hepatitis B vaccine is part of the standard immunization schedule, along with DPT and polio vaccines.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with symptoms of vertigo and syncope. Diagnostic tests indicate left subclavian artery obstruction. What additional findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subclavian artery obstruction can cause reduced blood flow to the arm, leading to radial pulse differences between arms, a hallmark of conditions like subclavian steal syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
An AIDS patient has developed a fungal Fusarium infection. The nurse anticipates the physician will order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voriconazole is an antifungal effective against Fusarium. Combivir (antiretroviral), famciclovir (antiviral), and ciprofloxacin (antibacterial) are not appropriate.