NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting for performing tracheostomy suctioning on the adult client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended suction pressure for adult tracheostomy is 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of fluid overload caused by congestive heart failure. Which findings would the nurse expect to find when reviewing client labs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluid overload in CHF dilutes BUN and sodium, leading to decreased levels. Hematocrit decreases, and osmolality is typically normal or low.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The nurse understands that which of the conditions listed are required to be reported by the CDC? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Tetanus, chlamydia, and Lyme disease are nationally notifiable diseases per CDC guidelines, requiring reporting to monitor public health.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old is admitted to the hospital for treatment of Kawasaki's disease. The medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of Kawasaki's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin is used in Kawasaki's disease to reduce inflammation and prevent coronary artery complications, often with intravenous immunoglobulin.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client has a stage II pressure ulcer on her sacrum. During assessment of the client's skin, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stage II pressure ulcer involves partial-thickness skin loss, appearing as a shallow crater with a nonpainful wound base.