NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Upon arrival to the nursery, Ilotycin (erythromycin) eyedrops are instilled in the newborn's eyes. The nurse understands that the medication will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythromycin eyedrops are used prophylactically in newborns to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, which can cause blindness.
Question 2 of 5
The client presents to the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is placed on rosuvastatin (Crestor). Which instruction should be given to the client taking rosuvastatin (Crestor)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rosuvastatin a statin can cause myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Unexplained muscle weakness is a serious side effect requiring immediate reporting to prevent complications. The other options are not specific to rosuvastatin therapy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client who is on isoniazid (INH). Which diet selection by the client indicates to the nurse that further instruction is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isoniazid has MAOI properties, requiring avoidance of tyramine-rich foods like tuna to prevent hypertensive crisis. Tuna casserole (
A) indicates a need for further teaching. Ham salad (
B) may have tyramine but is less definitive. Baked potato (
C) and beef roast (
D) are safe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who had a colon resection two days ago. The client states, "I feel like my stitches have burst loose." Upon further assessment, dehiscence of the wound is noted. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a sterile, saline-moistened dressing protects the dehisced wound and prevents infection. Prone positioning (
A) is inappropriate, atropine (
C) doesn’t address dehiscence, and an ACE bandage (
D) may worsen the condition.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a child with cystic fibrosis ask what determines the prognosis of the disease. The nurse knows that the greatest determinant of the prognosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary involvement is the primary determinant of prognosis in cystic fibrosis, as progressive lung disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality.