NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with acute liver failure. According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, which responsibilities does the nurse understand to be the client's duty? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Clients are responsible for providing translators, accepting consequences of refusing treatment, and giving accurate medical history. Emergency stabilization is a provider duty, and payment proof is not required before care.
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted for treatment of bacterial pneumonia has an order for intravenous ampicillin. Which specimen should be obtained prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sputum culture and sensitivity should be obtained before starting antibiotics to identify the causative organism and ensure appropriate treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with complaints of substernal chest pain radiating to the left jaw. Which ECG finding is suggestive of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ST segment changes, such as elevation or depression, are characteristic ECG findings in acute myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted from the emergency room with multiple injuries sustained from an auto accident. His doctor prescribes a histamine blocker. The nurse is aware that the reason for this order is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Histamine blockers (e.g., famotidine) are used post-trauma to prevent stress ulcers due to increased gastric acid production.
Question 5 of 5
The director of nursing is working on an occupational health and safety manual for the staff. She wants to include a section describing how factors in the environment can increase safety and reduce risk and injury. The term for this study is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ergonomics studies workplace design to enhance safety and reduce injury risk, aligning with the manual’s goals.