NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings are indicative of peripheral arterial insufficiency? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Peripheral arterial insufficiency causes throbbing pain with exercise (
A), shiny skin with hair loss (
D), and pale color on elevation with redness on dependency (F). Aching pain with dependency (
B) and brown pigment (E) suggest venous insufficiency, and capillary refill <2 seconds (
C) is normal.
Question 2 of 5
The client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine. The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in its original brown bottle to protect it from light and maintain potency.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 33-year-old patient who underwent a cholecystectomy 18 hours prior. The nurse notes 500 mL of greenish-brown fluid has drained from the T-tube postoperatively. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Greenish-brown drainage (bile) from a T-tube post-cholecystectomy is expected (up to 500-1000 mL/day initially). The nurse should document and monitor, not assume infection or intervene unnecessarily.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted following repair of a fractured tibia and cast application. Which nursing assessment should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weak and rapid pedal pulses suggest compromised circulation, which requires immediate reporting to prevent complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin (Levaquin) 400 mg orally to a client with a urinary tract infection. Which statement by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids can reduce levofloxacin absorption and should be taken at least 2 hours apart. Other statements are correct.