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
Which of the following is the primary focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CBT focuses on identifying and correcting automatic thoughts (
D) to change behavior. Rewards (
A), underlying causes (
B), and social effects (
C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which nurse should not be assigned to care for the client with a radium implant for vaginal cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnant nurses should avoid caring for clients with radium implants due to the risk of radiation exposure to the fetus.
Question 4 of 5
A child with a known peanut allergy is eating lunch at summer camp and develops an anaphylactic reaction from accidentally ingesting peanut butter-flavored cookies. The nurse's first intervention should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an anaphylactic reaction, the priority is to stop further allergen exposure. Verifying the child has stopped eating and has no cookies in their mouth prevents additional allergen ingestion, which is critical before administering epinephrine or other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A client was transferred to the hospital unit as a direct admit from a small community hospital. While the nurse is obtaining part of the admission history information, the client suddenly becomes semiconscious. Assessment reveals a systolic BP of 70, heart rate of 130, and respiratory rate of 24. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's symptoms suggest shock (low BP, high HR, elevated RR). Initiating an IV with a large bore needle allows for rapid fluid resuscitation, which is critical. Lowering the bed may worsen perfusion, notifying the physician delays action, and CPR is premature without pulselessness.