NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The oncology nurse is caring for a 24-year-old male client with testicular cancer. Cisplatin IV has been ordered. Which lab value would the nurse notify the health care provider about before administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cisplatin is nephrotoxic; a creatinine clearance of 23 mL/min indicates impaired renal function, requiring provider notification before administration.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered continuous bladder irrigation for a client following a prostatectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hanging the solution 2-3 feet above the abdomen ensures proper flow by gravity without excessive pressure, maintaining effective irrigation.
Question 3 of 5
During a pre-op assessment, the nurse would chart which finding(s) as subjective data? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Subjective data are client-reported, including statements about surgery concerns, weight loss, and pain ratings. Sweating/wringing hands and blood pressure are objective (observable/measurable).
Question 4 of 5
A priority nursing diagnosis for a child being admitted from surgery following a tonsillectomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-tonsillectomy, the risk of bleeding and aspiration is a priority due to the surgical site in the throat.
Question 5 of 5
A gravida III para II is admitted to the labor unit. Vaginal exam reveals that the client's cervix is 8 cm dilated, with complete effacement. The priority nursing diagnosis at this time is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 8 cm dilation with complete effacement, the client is in advanced labor, and the risk of precipitate delivery is high, posing a potential for injury.