NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To decrease the likelihood of seizures and visual hallucinations in a client with alcohol withdrawal, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet, dimly lit room reduces sensory stimulation, decreasing the risk of seizures and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
The chart of a client with schizophrenia states that the client has echolalia. The nurse can expect the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echolalia in schizophrenia involves repeating words or phrases spoken by others, reflecting impaired communication processing.
Question 3 of 5
The '5 A's' of smoking cessation intervention begin with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5 A's begin with Ask (
B), identifying tobacco use at every visit, followed by Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers 6 units of Humalog (lispro) insulin sub-q to a client at 8:30 a.m. The nurse knows to reassess the client and check for a possible hypoglycemic reaction at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humalog (lispro) is rapid-acting insulin with a peak effect at 1-2 hours. Checking at 9:30 a.m. (1 hour post-administration) aligns with the onset of action to monitor for hypoglycemia.
Question 5 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.