NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client with a 5-year-old diagnosis of plumbism. Which information in the health history is most likely related to the development of plumbism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stained-glass work often involves lead, increasing the risk of lead poisoning (plumbism).
Question 2 of 5
A 35-year-old male comes into the clinic after he strains his back at work. The nurse anticipates the physician may suggest which topical anesthetic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used for muscle pain, such as back strain. Aloe, zinc oxide, and hydrocortisone are not anesthetics.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has prescribed a diet high in vitamin B12 for a client with pernicious anemia. Which foods are good sources of B12?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is found in animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy, essential for treating pernicious anemia due to impaired B12 absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered 50 mEq of potassium chloride for a client with a potassium level of 2.5 mEq. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium chloride should be administered slowly (e.g., over 5 hours for 50 mEq) to prevent cardiac complications, as rapid infusion can cause hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being evaluated for carpel tunnel syndrome. The nurse is observed tapping over the median nerve in the wrist and asking the client if there is pain or tingling. Which assessment is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinel's sign involves tapping over the median nerve to elicit pain or tingling, indicating carpal tunnel syndrome. Phalen's maneuver involves wrist flexion, and the others assess meningitis.