NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate prevents seizures blood pressure monitoring tracks hypertension and antihypertensives (e.g. hydralazine) manage severe hypertension in preeclampsia. All interventions are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatric nurse is providing an orientation to a new staff nurse. She reminds the nurse that psychiatrists often use categories of medications and that it is important that she recall that some categories of medications have synonyms. Another name used to describe minor tranquilizers is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antianxiety medications are also known as minor tranquilizers.
Question 3 of 5
The following medications were noted on review of the client's home medication profile. Which of the medications would most likely potentiate or elevate serum digoxin levels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause digoxin toxicity. Administration of KCl would prevent this. Thyroid agents decrease digoxin levels. Quinidine increases digoxin levels dramatically. Theophylline is not noted to have an effect on digoxin levels.
Question 4 of 5
A client with ovarian cancer is receiving fluorouracil (Adrucil) IV. What should the nurse do if she notices crystals in the IV medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crystals in IV fluorouracil indicate precipitation, which can cause embolism or infusion issues. The nurse should discard the solution and obtain a new bag. Warming may not dissolve crystals safely, and continuing or discontinuing without replacement is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
When performing Leopold maneuvers on a client at 32 weeks gestation, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 32 weeks gestation, the fetus is active, and Leopold maneuvers typically detect strong, active fetal movement as the fetus grows and develops.