NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. The nurse would be most prudent in questioning which of the following diagnostic tests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation and peritonitis.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of possible hydrocephalus. Which assessment data on the admission history would be the most objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head measurement (e.g., head circumference) is the most objective, quantifiable data for assessing hydrocephalus, unlike subjective symptoms like anorexia or vomiting.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An RN is supervising a team of LPNs on the med-surg floor. All of the following tasks can be delegated to a competent LPN EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Admissions assessments require RN judgment and are outside LPN scope. Sputum collection, catheterization, and inhaler administration are within LPN scope.