NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who abuses narcotics. The client is exhibiting a respiratory rate of 10 and dilated pupils. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory depression (rate of 10) and dilated pupils suggest opioid overdose. Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote to reverse opioid toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal in a client with glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often causes hypertension due to fluid retention and renal dysfunction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the mother of a 10-year-old boy with asthma how to prevent future asthmatic attacks. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the mother made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: main cause of asthma is inhaled allergens (animal dander, mold, pollen, dust), would expose child to pollen and dust from leaves
Question 4 of 5
Which roommate would be most suitable for the 6-year-old male with a fractured femur in Russell's traction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12-year-old male with a similar condition provides age-appropriate companionship and shared care needs.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with a closed head injury obtains an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 17 mmHg. The nurse recognizes that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ICP of 17 mmHg is elevated (normal is 7-15 mmHg), indicating increased intracranial pressure, which requires immediate notification of the physician.