NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 36-year-old female recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed if the client states,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s disease requires increased salt intake due to aldosterone deficiency. Lifelong hormone therapy, medical alert bracelets, and monitoring for adrenal crisis are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted complaining of chest pain. Which of the following drug orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ampicillin, an antibiotic, is not indicated for chest pain, which is typically cardiac-related and treated with nitroglycerin, propranolol, or verapamil.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a chest tube in place with a three-chamber chest drainage system. The nurse notes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. This indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates a system air leak (
C), such as a loose connection or hole in the tubing. A pneumothorax (
A) may cause intermittent bubbling, adequate suction (
B) is indicated by bubbling in the suction chamber, and incorrect tube positioning (
D) would not typically cause continuous bubbling.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old male is admitted to the unit with nephrotic syndrome. He is extremely edematous. To decrease the discomfort associated with scrotal edema, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the scrotum reduces edema by promoting fluid drainage, decreasing discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The nurse performs a vaginal exam and determines that the client's cervix is 5cm dilated with 75% effacement. Based on the nurse's assessment the client is in which phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cervix dilated to 5 cm with 75% effacement indicates the active phase of labor.