NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client with a prescription of eyedrops. Which observation by the nurse would indicate a need for further client teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a second eyedrop immediately washes out the first. A 5-minute wait is needed, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old with sickle cell anemia wants to know why the condition didn't show up in the nursery. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal hemoglobin, present in newborns, inhibits sickling, masking sickle cell anemia symptoms until fetal hemoglobin decreases after several months.
Question 3 of 5
The client with an ileostomy is being discharged. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stomahesive provides effective skin protection around the ileostomy, preventing irritation and ensuring a secure seal.
Question 4 of 5
A nulliparous client has been admitted after 12 hours of mild contractions at home. On examination, the client is found to be fully effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Contractions are every 5 minutes and last approximately 60 seconds. The client asks the nurse approximately how long it should take to get to 10 cm dilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nulliparous women progress at ~1 cm/hour in active labor. From 3 cm to 10 cm is 7 cm, so ~7 hours (
D) is expected.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been prescribed tetracycline (Sumycin) for Lyme disease. All of the following statements indicate successful client teaching regarding this medication EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetracycline should not be taken with antacids, as they reduce absorption. The other statements are correct: pregnancy is a contraindication, photosensitivity requires sunscreen, and dairy products interfere with absorption.