NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are controlled substances (Schedules I through V) regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Codeine (
A) and hydrocodone (
D) are DEA-controlled substances (Schedules II-V). Ibuprofen (
B) and diphenhydramine (
C) are not controlled.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being treated for cancer with linear acceleration radiation. The physician has marked the radiation site with a blue marking pen. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soap or lotion can remove radiation site markings or irritate the skin, so they should be avoided to ensure accurate treatment.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive implants must be handled with tongs and placed in a lead-lined container to minimize radiation exposure, per safety protocols.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has rounded on all the assigned clients. While rounding, several health care providers have written orders on the nurse's clients. Which order would be the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: STAT orders for furosemide address acute fluid overload, a potentially life-threatening condition, making it the priority over insulin, dressing changes, or discharge.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the assessment of the patient admitted with 'extreme abdominal pain.' The nurse asks the client about the medication that he has been taking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications can cause or exacerbate abdominal pathology, making it essential to assess their role in the patient's symptoms.