NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a client taking desmopressin (DDAVP) nasal spray about how to manage treatment. The nurse determines that the client needs additional instruction when he makes which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the same nostril each time can cause irritation or reduced efficacy; alternating nostrils is recommended. The other comments reflect correct understanding of desmopressin use.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The nurse should teach the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa increases dopamine levels in the brain, helping to alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing fetal presentation in a multiparous client. The fi gure below indicates which of the following types of presentations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although breech presentations are rare, footling breech occurs when there is an extension of the fetal knees and one or both feet protrude through the pelvis. In frank breech, there is flexion of the fetal thighs and extension of the knees. The feet rest at the sides of the fetal head. In complete breech, there is fl exion of the fetal thighs and knees; the fetus appears to be squatting. Vertex position occurs in 95% of deliveries; in such cases, the head is engaged in the pelvis.
Question 4 of 5
A client at 37 weeks' gestation is scheduled for a biophysical profile. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to do before the test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking 1-2 L of fluid ensures adequate amniotic fluid volume, which is assessed during a biophysical profile.
Question 5 of 5
Before the nurse administers I.V. replacement of 5% dextrose in water with potassium chloride, what nursing intervention must be completed first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluating electrolyte levels, especially potassium, is critical before administering potassium chloride to prevent hyperkalemia. Adding potassium at the bedside is unsafe, and priming or checking rates follows.