NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness and tingling in the feet and toes may indicate diabetic neuropathy a serious complication requiring prompt reporting. Avoiding stairs reducing sodium or daily weighing are not specific to diabetes management unless indicated.
Question 2 of 5
The client has an order for Garamycin (gentamicin) to be administered. Which lab test should be done before beginning the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, is nephrotoxic. Serum creatinine is monitored before administration to assess baseline kidney function, as impaired renal function increases toxicity risk. Hematocrit, white cell count, and BUN are less specific for gentamicin.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching a co-worker regarding medication administration. The nurse is aware that which of the following medications are category X medications and should not be taken by the client during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Category X medications, like minocycline (
A) and tazarotene (Tazorac,
B), are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm. Calcipotriene (Devonex,
C), levothyroxine (
D), and cefazolin (E) are safer (categories B or
C).
Question 4 of 5
A registered nurse is trying to determine the appropriate care that she should provide for her obstetrical clients. Which of the following documents is considered the legal standard of practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The state nursing practice act determines the standard of care for the professional nurse. AWHONN Standards are published as recommendations and guidelines for maternal-newborn nursing. American Nurses' Association Standards are published as recommendations and guidelines for maternal-child health nursing. The International Council of Nurses' Code emphasizes the nurse's obligations to the client rather than to the physician. It is published as recommendations and guidelines by the international organization for professional nursing.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of placenta accreta. Which complication is most likely to occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placenta accreta where the placenta abnormally adheres to the uterine wall increases the risk of maternal hemorrhage (during delivery) fetal distress (from placental dysfunction) and preterm labor (from interventions). All are potential complications.