NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl) for adjunct treatment for a duodenal ulcer. When teaching about this medication, the nurse would include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metronidazole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, so avoidance is critical.
Question 2 of 5
The doctor has ordered a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for the client with chronic pain. The client asks the nurse if he can become overdosed with pain medication using this machine. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the PCA if she states:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PCA pump has a lockout mechanism to prevent overdosing, ensuring safe, patient-controlled dosing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old female with second- and third-degree burns to the face, neck, chest, and arms. The client's wounds are almost healed. The nurse would expect rehabilitation to focus on problems related to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burns to visible areas like the face and neck can significantly impact body image, especially in a teenager, making this a priority during rehabilitation as wounds heal.
Question 4 of 5
Four 6-month-old children arrive at the clinic for diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus immunization. Which child can safely receive the immunization at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mild runny nose is not a contraindication for the DTaP vaccine, whereas seizures, severe allergic reactions, or fever indicate a need to delay immunization.
Question 5 of 5
A client with COPD must have the arterial blood gas (ABG) test and asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: ABGs measure CO2, O2, and pH (
A), evaluate treatment efficacy (
B), and guide oxygen therapy (
D). Anemia (
C) is assessed via hemoglobin, not ABGs.