NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered an infusion of Osmitrol (mannitol) for a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which finding indicates the direct effectiveness of the drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure by increasing urinary output, drawing fluid out of the brain tissue.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking the blood pressure of the obese client. If the blood pressure cuff is too small, the results will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff that is too small will result in a false elevation of the blood pressure reading due to increased pressure on the arm.
Question 3 of 5
A client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving Mannitol and Lasix. The nurse recognizes that these two drugs are given to reverse which effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol and Lasix are diuretics that reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of swollen brain cells, decreasing intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A client's serum sodium level is 113 mEq/L. The nurse would expect which findings upon assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (113 mEq/L) causes neurological symptoms like headache, confusion, muscle weakness, and fatigue due to cerebral edema.
Question 5 of 5
The client with varicella will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is a viral infection, and antivirals like acyclovir are commonly prescribed to reduce severity and duration.