NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure. The nurse is aware that this test evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulmonary artery catheter measures the systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures of the pulmonary artery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse starts an IV medication for a client. It is ordered as IV push, and she pushes the medication slowly over two minutes. The client then becomes restless, complains of chest pain, has difficulty breathing, and becomes cyanotic. The nurse recognizes this is most likely caused by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rapid onset of chest pain, dyspnea, cyanosis, and restlessness after IV push suggests pulmonary embolism, likely from air or thrombus introduced during administration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The client asks, “How does this medication help my stomach?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker that reduces acid production in the stomach
Question 4 of 5
A child with scoliosis has a spica cast applied. Which action specific to the spica cast should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for swelling is critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome in a spica cast.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered Ampicillin 100 mg every 6 hours IV push for an infant weighing 7 kg. The suggested dose for infants is 25-50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ordered dose (400 mg/day) exceeds the safe range (175-350 mg/day for a 7 kg infant), requiring the nurse to verify the order with the doctor.