NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) to a client with hypertension. The client’s heart rate is 58 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: metoprolol is a beta-blocker, and a heart rate of 58 beats per minute is below the threshold for administration, requiring physician notification
Question 2 of 5
A client with glomerulonephritis is placed on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following snacks is suitable for the client with sodium restriction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh peach is naturally low in sodium, unlike processed options.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit complaining of vaginal bleeding with very little discomfort. The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding in labor requires immediate assessment of fetal heart tones to evaluate fetal well-being.
Question 4 of 5
A client with HELLP syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for observation. The nurse knows that the client will have elevated:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is characterized by elevated liver enzymes, indicating liver dysfunction, along with hemolysis and low platelet counts.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is in the medication room drawing up insulin for a client when a code blue is called. In his haste to respond to the call, the nurse places the syringe of insulin on the counter and responds to the code. Afterward, the nurse returns to the medication room and retrieves the syringe of insulin. Which action by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The syringe was left unattended, risking contamination or mix-up, so it should be disposed of in the sharps container, and a new dose drawn up to ensure safety.