NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 mg per milliliter. The nurse should administer how many milliliters of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL, the correct dose to administer.
Question 2 of 5
A client has recently lost her best friend to cancer. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm very sad about the loss of my friend.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response validates the client’s grief and encourages her to share, promoting therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just administered an IM injection to a client. In which of the following ways should the nurse dispose of the needle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needles should be disposed of immediately in a puncture-resistant container in the client’s room to minimize sharps injury risk.
Question 4 of 5
An AIDS patient has developed a fungal Fusarium infection. The nurse anticipates the physician will order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voriconazole is an antifungal effective against Fusarium. Combivir (antiretroviral), famciclovir (antiviral), and ciprofloxacin (antibacterial) are not appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the client regarding sickle cell disease indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol, including red wine, can cause dehydration and increase the risk of sickle cell crisis, so it should be avoided. Other statements are correct.