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
A transient homeless client with a history of mental illness and substance abuse is to be discharged. Which of the following support systems are most likely to provide social support for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Community agencies (
C), governmental agencies (
D), and self-help programs (
A) are likely to provide social support for a homeless client with mental illness and substance abuse. Internet-based programs (
B), friends (E), and family (F) may be less accessible or reliable.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. During examination, the nurse notes a papular lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A papular lesion on the perineum during labor could indicate an infectious process (e.g., herpes), so reporting it to the doctor is the most appropriate initial action.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares a 25-year-old woman for a cesarean section. The patient says she had major surgery several years ago and asks if she will receive a similar 'shot' before surgery. The nurse’s response should be based on an understanding that the preoperative medication given before a cesarean section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: decreased so less narcotic crosses the placental barrier causing respiratory depression in the infant