NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered Dextrose 5% in normal saline for an infant admitted with gastroenteritis. The advantage of administering the infant's IV through a scalp vein is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scalp veins allow easier access for IV administration in infants, and the site is more accessible for comforting the infant without disturbing the IV line.
Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old adolescent, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is admitted by the nurse to a psychiatric facility. Which behaviors would characterize this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Flat affect and hallucinations are hallmark symptoms of schizophrenia. Fast speech or feeling energized may occur but are not specific to this diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vomiting contraindicated when child ingests hydrocarbons due to danger of aspiration
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent client hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is described by her parents as 'the perfect child.' When planning care for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activities fostering self-identity address the underlying issues of low self-esteem and perfectionism common in anorexia nervosa.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned to care for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: standard, unchanging procedure