NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A. The nurse determines that the staff’s care is appropriate if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: contact precautions required for diapered or incontinent clients
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to teach a client about the prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should instruct the client about which adverse effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause electrolyte imbalances, such as hypokalemia, leading to leg cramps. Other effects are less common.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 6-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or cataracts, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
Which person is at greatest risk for developing Lyme's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Landscapers are at higher risk for Lyme disease due to frequent exposure to tick-infested outdoor environments, where the disease is transmitted.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: muscle cramps and tetany are signs of hypoparathyroidism due to hypocalcemia