NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an unvaccinated child who developed complications related to German measles (rubella). Which of the following infection control protocols is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rubella is transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring standard and droplet precautions (
C). Contact (
B) and airborne (
D) precautions are not indicated for rubella.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an unvaccinated child who developed complications related to German measles (rubella). Which of the following infection control protocols is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rubella is transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring standard and droplet precautions (
C). Contact (
B) and airborne (
D) precautions are not indicated for rubella.
Question 3 of 5
A post-operative client has an order for Demerol (meperidine) 75 mg and Phenergan (promethazine) 25 mg IM every 3-4 hours as needed for pain. The combination of the two medications produces a/an:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demerol (opioid) and Phenergan (antihistamine) together produce a synergistic effect, enhancing pain relief and sedation beyond the sum of their individual effects.
Question 4 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate should be taken with water only to ensure proper absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.