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 hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction. Which nursing diagnosis reflects an understanding of the cause of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired tissue perfusion due to coronary occlusion is the primary cause of acute myocardial infarction.
Question 3 of 5
The client is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which inquiry by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of leukemia due to increased metabolic demand and systemic effects of the disease.
Question 4 of 5
A 72-year-old client with Parkinson disease is recovering from pneumonia and is to be discharged, but he remains weak and has poor control of his hands because of tremors. A home health aide will visit three times weekly to assist the client to bathe, and his daughter will visit every evening after work to help with laundry and housework. Which of the following referrals is most indicated to allow the client to remain independent in his home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
D) can help with adaptive strategies for tremors, promoting independence. Meal delivery (
A), visitors (
B), and hospice (
C) are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A child with thrush has been prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). The child's mother asks what this medication is used for, and the nurse correctly replies,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole is an antifungal used to treat thrush, a yeast infection caused by Candida.