NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a new client's medication orders. Which order would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 50 mg dose of warfarin is unusually high and likely a dosing error, requiring provider clarification. Other orders are within typical ranges.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: oral hypoglycemic agents are administered to type II (non-insulindependent) clients who are able to produce minimal amounts of insulin
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a core measure set developed by the Joint Commission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart failure is a Joint Commission core measure set, focusing on improving care quality for common conditions. The others are not core measures.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 6 months, so a 7-pound newborn would weigh approximately 14 pounds.
Question 5 of 5
A client seen in the emergency department for influenza asks for an antibiotic prescription. Which of the following guidelines are important in helping the client decrease the risk of developing an antibiotic-resistant infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Avoid antibiotics for viral infections (
B), avoid prophylactic antibiotics (
C), and follow prescription directions (
D) reduce resistance. Stopping early (
A) or reusing antibiotics (E) promotes resistance.