NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of IV antibiotic to the client. Halfway through the infusion, the nurse realizes that the antibiotic dosage is not the same as ordered by the health care provider. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent harm from an incorrect dose, followed by notifying the provider and completing an incident report.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on an orthopedic floor. The student nurse needs to insert an indwelling catheter into a male client. Which of the following statements by the student nurse are correct regarding insertion of the catheter? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Aseptic technique, supine positioning, and sterile lubrication are correct for catheter insertion. Inflating the balloon with 5 cc is incorrect, as most catheters require 10 cc of sterile water for balloon inflation.
Question 3 of 5
The client with dementia is experiencing confusion late in the afternoon and before bedtime. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing what is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sundowning is a common phenomenon in dementia where confusion worsens in the late afternoon and evening.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes has the flu. The nurse expects what insulin changes may be required during the illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness increases insulin resistance due to stress hormones, often requiring more insulin to manage hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with uremic frost. The nurse is aware that uremic frost is often seen in clients with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uremic frost, a powdery deposit on the skin, is associated with end-stage renal failure, not liver failure, but the options suggest a contextual error; renal failure is the intended association.