NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBS is characterized by alternating constipation and diarrhea, often triggered by stress or diet, without structural abnormalities.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a closed head injury. A late sign of increased intracranial pressure is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changes in pupil equality and reactivity are late signs of increased intracranial pressure, indicating neurological deterioration.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Dilantin (phenytoin) 100 mg intravenously for a client with generalized tonic clonic seizures. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin should be administered slowly over 2-3 minutes to prevent cardiovascular complications such as hypotension and arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A 20-year-old woman who has been laboring at home for several hours has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit at the hospital. The nurse has come in to assess her progress. Which of the following is indicative of being in the active phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The active phase of labor involves cervical dilation of 4-7 cm with contractions 3-5 minutes apart lasting 40-60 seconds. Option A fits this description.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is in charge of a team on a medical/surgical unit that includes an LPN. The RN understands that which of the following is an activity that falls within the scope of practice of an LPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oral medications is within the LPN’s scope of practice, while contacting physicians, formulating diagnoses, and collaborating on discharge plans are RN responsibilities.