NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who presents to the ED with poor appetite, confusion, and weakness. Lab work is ordered for the client. The nurse should immediately notify the health care provider for which lab result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (sodium 118 mEq/L) can cause confusion and weakness and requires immediate provider notification. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a deep decubitus ulcer is receiving therapy in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Before therapy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the skin with water and patting dry ensures cleanliness and prevents irritation during hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nighttime dyspnea suggests acute heart failure exacerbation, requiring priority.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers ciproflaxin to a client and then realizes that the client is allergic to the medication. What nursing action is the priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the health care provider is the priority to initiate immediate management of a potential allergic reaction, followed by monitoring and reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol) for a client with bacterial meningitis. Which lab report should the nurse monitor most carefully?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chloramphenicol can cause bone marrow suppression, so monitoring the complete blood count is critical.