NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: dry mucous membranes and tented skin are signs of dehydration due to fluid loss
Question 2 of 5
A removal of the left lower lobe of the lung is performed on a client with lung cancer. Which post-operative measure would usually be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Closed chest drainage is used post-lobectomy to remove air and fluid from the pleural space, promoting lung re-expansion.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eyedrops, the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing the eye removes exudate, ensuring effective administration of eyedrops for conjunctivitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse receives an order to administer 1,500 mL D5W IV over 12 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops/1 mL. The IV flow rate should be set at how many drops per minute? Round to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 31
Rationale: Flow rate (drops/min) = (volume × drop factor) ÷ time. Calculation: (1,500 mL × 15 drops/mL) ÷ (12 × 60) = 22,500 ÷ 720 ≈ 31 drops/min.
Question 5 of 5
The client is seen in the clinic for treatment of migraine headaches. The drug Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is prescribed for the client. Which of the following in the client's history should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prinzmetal's angina is a contraindication for sumatriptan due to the risk of coronary vasospasm, and this should be reported to the doctor.