NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has taken the blood pressure of a client hospitalized with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which action by the nurse indicates an understanding regarding the care of clients with MRSA?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving the stethoscope in the room prevents MRSA transmission, as it avoids contaminating other areas or clients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.
Question 3 of 5
The transverse plane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The transverse plane divides the body horizontally into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin by continuous IV infusion to a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing the IV tubing with insulin and discarding the first 50 mL prevents insulin binding to the tubing, ensuring accurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client taking vancomycin. The nurse anticipates drawing a peak and trough on this client. Which statement regarding peak and trough levels is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The peak is drawn 1 hour after infusion to measure maximum concentration, and the trough is drawn just before the next dose to measure minimum concentration.