NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in a newborn nursery and caring for several neonates. Precautions that should be taken to prevent an infant abduction include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Notifying security about suspicious individuals and responding to exit alarms are key to preventing abductions. Taking multiple neonates or placing them near doorways increases risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate should be taken first thing in the morning with water, on an empty stomach, to maximize absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-myocardial infarction. Which activity should the nurse encourage to promote recovery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Light ambulation as tolerated promotes circulation and prevents complications like deep vein thrombosis, while avoiding overexertion post-myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
A schoolteacher asks the nurse whether all the children at school need treatment after exposure to a 7-year-old child with bacterial meningitis. The nurse responds that chemoprophylaxis should be given to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chemoprophylaxis is recommended for household and close contacts of a child with bacterial meningitis to prevent secondary cases, not the entire school or community.
Question 5 of 5
How many units of heparin would you administer subcutaneously using the below information? Doctor's order: 6,500 units of heparin subcutaneously Medication label: 4,500 units in one mL
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 6,500 units ÷ 4,500 units/mL = 1.444 mL, rounded to 1.4 mL for practical administration.