NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered Pentam (pentamidine) IV for a client with pneumocystis carinii. While receiving the medication, the nurse should carefully monitor the client's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pentamidine can cause hypotension, so blood pressure monitoring is critical during administration.
Question 2 of 5
A client is discharged home with a prescription for Coumadin (sodium warfarin). The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monthly Protime tests monitor the therapeutic effect of warfarin and prevent bleeding complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an obstetrical client in early labor. After the rupture of membranes, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing fetal heart tones is critical after rupture of membranes to detect fetal distress, such as cord compression.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following situations represents a maturational crisis for the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 4-year-old entering nursery school is a maturational crisis, as it involves a normal developmental transition that can stress family dynamics.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has an order to administer 100 units of regular insulin in 500 mL of 0.9% NS to infuse at 12 units per hour. The nurse should program the IV pump to deliver how many mLs per hour?
Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: Concentration: 100 units/500 mL = 0.2 units/mL.
To deliver 12 units/hour: 12 ÷ 0.2 = 60 mL/hour.