NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing fluid resuscitation on a burn client. Which piece of assessment data is the best indicator that it is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 30-50 mL/hr is the best indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation in burn clients, reflecting sufficient renal perfusion and fluid balance.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse administer a client's medications via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse understands that the student nurse needs further teach if the student nurse performs which action?
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: All listed actions are correct for NG medication administration. No intervention is needed.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Gantrisin (sulfasoxazole) 1 g in divided doses for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gantrisin should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset, and adequate fluid intake is needed to prevent crystalluria.
Question 5 of 5
A client with human immunodeficiency syndrome has gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea. The nurse should teach the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw fruits and vegetables may harbor pathogens, increasing infection risk in immunocompromised clients with HIV.