NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered injections of Neumega (oprellvekin) for a client receiving chemotherapy for prostate cancer. Which finding suggests that the medication is having its desired effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neumega (oprelvekin) stimulates platelet production, so a platelet count of 250,000 mm³ indicates effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a report of severe hematemesis. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hematemesis indicates significant bleeding, requiring immediate IV access with a large-bore needle for fluid and blood resuscitation to stabilize the client.
Question 3 of 5
A client has suffered a severe electrical burn. Which medication would the nurse expect to have ordered for application to the burned area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is commonly used for electrical burns due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and soothing effect on burn wounds.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with an ileostomy. The priority nursing diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit is the priority due to the risk of dehydration from high ileostomy output, which can lead to electrolyte imbalances and other complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a newborn Caucasian male delivered at 32 weeks gestation. The nurse can expect to find the presence of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head lag is expected in a preterm newborn at 32 weeks due to underdeveloped neck muscle strength.