NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of morphine sulfate to a client with postoperative pain. The client’s respiratory rate is 10 breaths per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is low, and morphine can further depress respiration, so the dose should be withheld
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is infusing total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a peripherally inserted central catheter. The client's TPN was turned off for 1 hour for an MRI. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures proper adjustment of TPN administration, as altering rates or discarding solution can cause metabolic imbalances.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having fetal heart rates of 100-110 beats per minute during the contractions. The first action the nurse should take is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client to her side improves uteroplacental perfusion, addressing fetal bradycardia during contractions.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsules can be difficult to swallow and may lodge in esophageal varices, increasing the risk of bleeding. An alternate form, such as a liquid, is safer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to osteoporosis is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormonal changes, particularly estrogen loss post-menopause, are the primary cause of osteoporosis in women.