NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old following a routine tonsillectomy. Which finding should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory stridor post-tonsillectomy indicates airway obstruction, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are true statements regarding peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: PICC lines require sterile technique, have a lower infection risk than other central lines, and can be inserted at the bedside. Only specially trained RNs (not any LPN/RN) can insert them, and pneumothorax risk is minimal.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a metabolic, life-threatening adverse reaction to general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening reaction to general anesthesia, characterized by rapid temperature increase due to muscle hypermetabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia has been taking Clozaril (clozapine) for the past 6 months. This morning the client's temperature was elevated to 102°F. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fever of 102°F in a client on clozapine may indicate agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is starting a smoking-cessation program. Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to be included in the program's plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion SR (Zyban) is commonly used in smoking cessation programs to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.