NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following types of restraints is best for the nurse to use for a child in the immediate postoperative period after cleft palate repair?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow restraints are most appropriate post-cleft palate repair to prevent the child from touching or damaging the surgical site while allowing some mobility.
Question 2 of 5
Betamethasone (Celestone) syrup 0.9 mg has been ordered. It is available in a 0.6 mg/5 mL solution. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: (0.9 mg / 0.6 mg) × 5 mL = 7.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse do first for a toddler just admitted with croup?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status is the priority for a toddler with croup, as airway obstruction is a primary concern. Vital signs, fluids, and tracheostomy preparation are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Misoprostol should be taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset and protect the stomach lining.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis about medication management. Which of the following medications should the client expect to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMAR
D) commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis.