NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning to initiate a blood transfusion. Which of the following solutions should the nurse select to prime the tubing when preparing to administer the blood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline is compatible with blood and used to prime tubing to prevent hemolysis or clotting.
Question 2 of 5
You are caring for an infant who is just about 12 months old. Which assessment data is normal for the infant at this age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 12 months, a healthy infant typically triples their birth weight, making option B correct. Doubling birth weight usually occurs by 6 months. Option C (60 mL/kg) is not a standard measure for assessing normal infant development, and option D (¼ inch growth in a month) is not necessarily indicative of normal growth without further context.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed valproic acid (Depakene). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin indicates potential hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of valproic acid, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
While preparing a client for surgery, the nurse assesses for psychosocial problems that may cause preoperative anxiety. Which of the following is believed to be the most distressing fear a preoperative client is likely to experience?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fear of the unknown is often the most distressing preoperative fear, as uncertainty about the procedure and outcome heightens anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
Your pregnant client has a new order for a medication. What principle should you apply to this new medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FDA pregnancy categories C, D, and X indicate potential or known risks to the fetus, making them contraindicated unless benefits outweigh risks.