NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When planning the care for a client after a posterior fossa (infratentorial) craniotomy, which action is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed can increase intracranial pressure in posterior fossa craniotomy clients due to disruption of cerebrospinal fluid flow, making it contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has prescribed Cyclogel (cyclopentolate hydrochloride) drops for a client following a scleral buckling. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclopentolate is a cycloplegic that paralyzes the ciliary muscle, resting the muscles of accommodation.
Question 3 of 5
Which clinical manifestation during the actual bone marrow transplantation alerts you to the possibility of an adverse reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shortness of breath during bone marrow transplantation may indicate an anaphylactic or transfusion reaction, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just received the change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suspected subdural hematoma is a medical emergency due to potential brain compression, requiring immediate assessment to prevent deterioration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse administer a client's medications via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse understands that the student nurse needs further teach if the student nurse performs which action?
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: All listed actions are correct for NG medication administration. No intervention is needed.