NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of fluid overload caused by congestive heart failure. Which findings would the nurse expect to find when reviewing client labs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluid overload in CHF dilutes BUN and sodium, leading to decreased levels. Hematocrit decreases, and osmolality is typically normal or low.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) to a client with hypertension. The client’s heart rate is 58 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: metoprolol is a beta-blocker, and a heart rate of 58 beats per minute is below the threshold for administration, requiring physician notification
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a new mother. The mother asks why her baby has lost weight since he was born. The best explanation of the weight loss is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A weight loss of up to 10% in the first week is normal due to the passage of meconium and adjustment to feeding.
Question 4 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is started on Precose (acarbose). The nurse should tell the client that the medication should be taken:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acarbose should be taken with the first bite of a meal to effectively delay carbohydrate absorption and control postprandial glucose.
Question 5 of 5
In terms of cognitive development, a 2-year-old would be expected to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2-year-old engages in magical thinking, believing their thoughts or actions can influence events, typical of their egocentric developmental stage.