NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which is true regarding the administration of antacids?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids can interfere with the absorption of other medications, so they should be given separately.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Addison's disease has been admitted with a history of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. The client is receiving IV glucocorticoids (Solu-Medrol). Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes sodium loss and potassium retention, so monitoring sodium and potassium levels is essential during glucocorticoid therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals reduces gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point for rheumatoid arthritis management.
Question 4 of 5
A client being treated with sodium warfarin has an INR of 8.0. Which intervention would be most important to include in the nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 8.0 indicates a high risk of bleeding, so assessing for abnormal bleeding is the priority intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.