NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be true regarding medication reconciliation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation is a Joint Commission goal to ensure accurate medication lists across care transitions. Equivalent medications are reconciled, but not all staff are limited to nurses/providers, and not all medications are physician-ordered.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler with albuterol. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler well before use ensures proper mixing of the medication for effective delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A woman is taking oral contraceptives. The nurse teaches the client that medications that may interfere with oral contraceptive efficacy include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Certain antibiotics (e.g., rifampin) can reduce oral contraceptive efficacy by altering gut flora, affecting hormone absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The sense of hearing is assessed using which standardized test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rinne test is a standardized test used to assess hearing by comparing air and bone conduction using a tuning fork.
Question 5 of 5
A tour bus has overturned on an exit ramp. Many passengers are injured, but there are no fatalities. While the emergency department nurse prepares for treating the injured, the nurse also calls the crisis nurse based on the understanding about which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A crisis nurse can address feelings of victimization, a common psychological response to traumatic accidents, providing emotional support.