NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client at high risk for the development of skin cancer. Which instruction should be included in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing sunscreen is a key preventive measure for skin cancer, reducing UV exposure, and should be emphasized in teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The transverse plane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The transverse plane divides the body horizontally into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge instruction for a client with an implantable permanent pacemaker. What discharge instruction is an essential part of the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with pacemakers must monitor their pulse to ensure the device is functioning correctly and to detect irregularities, making pulse-taking an essential discharge instruction.