NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements applies to the care of the client hospitalized with influenza?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Influenza requires droplet precautions: cohorting with same diagnosis (
B), keeping equipment in the room (
C), and wearing a mask for direct care (E). N-95 masks (
A) are for airborne diseases (e.g., T
B). The door should remain closed (
D) to limit droplet spread.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining to an adult client with an ulcer diagnosis about the drug esomeprazole (Nexium). Which side effect(s) will the nurse want to include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Esomeprazole side effects include headache (
A), diarrhea (
B), dizziness (
D), and nausea (E). Flushing (
C) is not a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of postpartum endometritis. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postpartumndometritis require es antibiotics to treat the uterine infection. Fetal heart tones are irrelevant postpartum cesarean delivery is not indicated and tocolytics are for preterm labor.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a stroke and malnutrition has been placed on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The nurse notes air entering the client via the central line. Which initial action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air embolism is suspected. Placing the client in the left lateral decubitus position traps air in the right atrium, preventing pulmonary embolism. Notifying the physician (
A), elevating the bed (
B), or changing fluids (
D) is secondary.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing insulin for IV administration, the nurse identifies which kind of insulin to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: (A, B,
D) Intermediate-acting and long-acting preparations contain materials that increase length of absorption time from the subcutaneous tissues but cause the preparation to be cloudy and unsuitable for IV use. Human insulin must be given SC. Only regular insulin can be given IV.