NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with documented severe allergies to latex. Which item on the client's meal tray should the nurse remove?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bananas can cause a cross-reaction in latex-allergic clients due to shared proteins (latex-fruit syndrome). Other items are safe.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client with an anterior cervical discectomy, the nurse should give priority to assessing for post-operative bleeding. The nurse should pay particular attention to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling in the posterior neck may indicate a hematoma, which can compress the airway or spinal cord, a critical post-operative complication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse calculates the amount of an antibiotic for injection to be given to an infant. The amount of medication to be administered is 1.25 mL. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For infants, volumes greater than 1 mL should be divided and administered in separate sites, such as each vastus lateralis, to reduce discomfort and ensure absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cataract surgery. The nurse is aware that the procedure will use:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mydriatics are used to dilate the pupil, facilitating lens removal during cataract surgery.
Question 5 of 5
When drawing up a dosage of subcutaneous heparin, how much air should be drawn into the syringe after the correct dosage is obtained?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An air lock of 0.2-0.3 mL (
C) is used in subcutaneous heparin injections to ensure the full dose is delivered and to prevent leakage.