NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the day. Which one of the following duties can be assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel can perform routine catheter care, a non-invasive task within their scope.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a lithium level of 2.2 mEq/L. Based on this lab value, what would the nurse anticipate to do in order to care for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: A lithium level of 2.2 mEq/L indicates toxicity (therapeutic range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L). The nurse should prepare IV fluids, notify the provider, and monitor for symptoms like confusion and slurred speech. A soft diet is unnecessary, and the next dose should be held.
Question 3 of 5
A client was to receive 1 g of vancomycin intravenously in 200 mL of iso-osmotic solution over 60 minutes per infusion pump. However, the IV administration was discontinued after 45 minutes because the client developed nausea and chills. How many milligrams of vancomycin did the client receive? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 750
Rationale: 1 g = 1000 mg in 200 mL over 60 min. In 45 min, 45/60 = 0.75 of dose = 0.75 X 1000 = 750 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the right arm. After dressing the wound and administering the prescribed antibiotic, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immobilizing the arm with a splint prevents further tissue damage and promotes healing, which is a priority after initial wound care and antibiotic administration. Checking for allergies should have been done prior to administering antibiotics, and pain management, while important, is secondary to stabilization.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with lung cancer asks the nurse what the term MO refers to. The nurse says that MO means
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In cancer staging, M0 indicates no distant metastasis, per TNM classification.