NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing labs for a client whose potassium level is 5.3 mEq/L. Which order should the nurse anticipate from the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L indicates mild hyperkalemia, and Kayexalate may be ordered to lower it. K-Dur would worsen the condition.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia following surgery. Which statement by a family member indicates that the nurse needs to do further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only the client should press the PCA button to prevent overdosing. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ptosis and diplopia are common signs of myasthenia gravis due to muscle weakness in the eyes
Question 4 of 5
A client has had a central catheter inserted for administration of parenteral nutrition. An X-ray was taken to ensure correct positioning prior to commencing infusions. The X-ray report indicates that the catheter tip is in the right atrium. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Catheter tip in the right atrium is too far; infusion should be held and the MD notified (
A) for repositioning. Adjusting the catheter (B,
D) or starting infusion (
C) is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the integumentary system of a dark-skinned individual. Which area would be the most likely to show a skin cancer lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In dark-skinned individuals, skin cancer lesions (e.g., melanoma) are more likely on less pigmented areas like the palms, where changes are more visible.