NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is making a home visit to an elderly client during the summer. Upon arrival, the nurse notices the refrigerator and freezer doors are open as the client is using both for air conditioning. Which of the following actions by the nurse are most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the risks (e.g., food spoilage, electrical hazards) with the client and family promotes safety and education.
Question 2 of 5
A child who ingested 18 500-mg acetaminophen tablets 30 minutes ago is seen in the ED. Which of these orders should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is the priority within 1 hour of acetaminophen overdose to reduce absorption, followed by acetylcysteine to prevent liver damage.
Question 3 of 5
A client admitted with hepatic encephalopathy continues to attempt ambulation without assistance despite repeated instruction. Which intervention should the nurse take to promote safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the client closer to the nurses’ station allows frequent monitoring, promoting safety without restraints or sedation, which are less appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The client has a nitroprusside drip infusing at 0.3 mcg/kg/min. The concentration is 50 mg nitroprusside in 250 mL D5W. The client weighs 70 kg. What will the IV infusion rate be?
Correct Answer: 6.3 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.3 mcg/kg/min × 70 kg = 21 mcg/min. Concentration is 50 mg/250 mL = 200 mcg/mL. Rate = 21 mcg/min ÷ 200 mcg/mL = 0.105 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 6.3 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses’ station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: reward nonseeking attention behaviors by giving the patient unsolicited attention