NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves to monitor the IV infusion rate is unnecessary unless contact with bodily fluids is anticipated, indicating a need for further teaching on infection control.
Question 2 of 5
A 15-year-old client is rushed to the ER after taking an entire bottle of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in a suicide attempt. The nurse's priority is obtaining which lab results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen overdose causes hepatotoxicity. AST and ALT levels assess liver damage, which is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
The computers for documenting client care and treatment are located at the nursing station. Which of the following is the most important consideration regarding the computers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning computer screens away from unauthorized viewers (
C) protects patient confidentiality, a critical aspect of HIPAA compliance. Height (
A), ratio (
B), and brand (
D) are secondary considerations.
Question 4 of 5
A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving digoxia (Laxoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is having a desired effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin improves cardiac output in congestive heart failure, leading to increased urinary output due to enhanced renal perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is started on Precose (acarbose). The nurse should tell the client that the medication should be taken:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acarbose should be taken with the first bite of a meal to effectively delay carbohydrate absorption and control postprandial glucose.