NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for a client with hepatitis B who has been prescribed lamivudine (Epivir). Which does the nurse include as adverse effects of the drug?
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Lamivudine side effects include nausea (
A), vomiting (
B), and neutropenia (
D). Steatorrhea (
C) and amnesia (E) are not common.
Question 2 of 5
MgSO4 blood levels are monitored and the nurse would be prepared to administer the following antidote for MgSO4 side effects or toxicity:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These drugs are not antidotes for MgSO4. This drug is the standard antidote and should always be readily available when MgSO4 is being administered. This drug is an antidote for narcotics, not MgSO4.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cancer received platelet infusions 24 hours ago.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelet infusions aim to improve clotting. Decreased oozing from an IV site (
D) indicates effective platelet function. Hemoglobin (
A), temperature (
B), and WBC (
C) are not directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hepatitis who is experiencing pruritis. Which would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adding baby oil to bath water moisturizes skin, relieving pruritus in hepatitis. Warm showers (
A) and hot rinses (
D) may worsen itching, and powder (
C) can dry skin further.
Question 5 of 5
A 1000-mL dose of lactated Ringer's solution is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 20.8, or 21 gtt/min.