NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desferal (deferoxamine) is the chelating agent used to treat iron toxicity by binding and removing excess iron.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has diagnosed a client with cirrhosis characterized by asterixis. If the nurse assesses the client with asterixis, he can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis is characterized by irregular, flapping movements of the wrist due to hepatic encephalopathy, often seen in cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
A client delivered a 9-pound infant 2 hours ago. The client has an IV of D5W with oxytocin. The nurse determines that the medication is achieving the desired effect when she observes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions, resulting in a firm fundus, which prevents postpartum hemorrhage and is the desired effect.
Question 4 of 5
A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should be particularly alert for which one of the following problems in a client with barbiturate overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Barbiturate overdose primarily causes respiratory depression, leading to apnea, which is life-threatening and requires immediate intervention.