NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following goals is most important for a client with acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Minimizing pain is the most important goal in acute pancreatitis to improve client comfort and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing safety and accident prevention with the mother of a 9-month-old. The teaching has been effective when the mother states which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping cleaning supplies locked up indicates effective teaching on safety, as it prevents the child from accessing hazardous substances.
Question 3 of 5
One of the primary purposes of a formal medication reconciliation is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication reconciliation compares current and previous medication lists to identify and prevent potential drug interactions, ensuring safe prescribing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Dehydration presents with sunken fontanelles, tachycardia, increased urine specific gravity, dry skin, and hypotension due to fluid loss.
Question 5 of 5
How many mLs will you administer to the client after you use 3.3 mL of normal saline to reconstitute a medication that will yield 12 mg per mL and the doctor's order is as follows. Doctor's order: 25 mg of medication BID
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To calculate: 25 mg ÷ 12 mg/mL = 2.083 mL, rounded to 2.1 mL for practical administration.