NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cataract surgery. The nurse is aware that the procedure will use:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mydriatics are used to dilate the pupil, facilitating lens removal during cataract surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room with severe burns of the hands, right arm, face, and neck. The nurse needs to start an IV. Which site would be most suitable for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left antecubital fossa is suitable as it is away from burned areas (hands, right arm, face, neck) and provides a large vein for IV access.
Question 3 of 5
The client with varicella will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is a viral infection, and antivirals like acyclovir are commonly prescribed to reduce severity and duration.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) 10 mg bid. The nurse should teach the client to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine because it may cause:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tyramine with MAOIs like tranylcypromine can cause a hypertensive crisis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who takes captopril and ramipril for hypertension. The health care provider renews the client's prescriptions and leaves the room. Which comment by the client would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril and ramipril (ACE inhibitors) are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm, requiring immediate provider notification.