NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following meal plans would the nurse expect the client to select?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Roast beef is a good source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed, making this meal plan the best choice for a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking the blood pressure of the obese client. If the blood pressure cuff is too small, the results will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff that is too small will result in a false elevation of the blood pressure reading due to increased pressure on the arm.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has an order to give 1,000 mL of 0.9% NS with 20 meQ of potassium chloride over 8 hours. The IV set has a drop factor of 15. How many gtts/min should the client receive?
Correct Answer: 31
Rationale: Rate = 1,000 mL ÷ 8 hr = 125 mL/hr. Drops/min = (125 mL/hr × 15 gtts/mL) ÷ 60 min = 31.25 gtts/min, rounded to 31 gtts/min.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who abuses narcotics. The client is exhibiting a respiratory rate of 10 and dilated pupils. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory depression (rate of 10) and dilated pupils suggest opioid overdose. Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote to reverse opioid toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the respiratory unit. Which physician prescription should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-flow oxygen (5 L/min) can suppress the hypoxic drive in COPD clients, risking CO2 retention. Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) is safer and should be questioned.