NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is true regarding the infant's susceptibility to pertussis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants are highly susceptible to pertussis from birth, as maternal immunity is minimal, and severe cases are common in this age group.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is rushed to the ER after overdosing on benzodiazepines. The nurse anticipates an order for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose, reversing sedation. Lorazepam and alprazolam are benzodiazepines, and naloxone is for opioid overdose.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a history of diabetes insipidus is admitted with polyuria, polydipsia, and mental confusion. The priority intervention for this client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental confusion in diabetes insipidus may indicate severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, so checking vital signs is the priority to assess stability.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is inserting an intravenous line into the right arm and has identified a potential insertion site. Place the steps (indicated in Roman numerals) of venipuncture in the proper sequential order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,A,B,D
Rationale: Venipuncture sequence: Apply tourniquet (III), palpate vein (I), cleanse skin (II), perform venipuncture (IV).
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman has experienced repeated vaginal monilial infections. When educating the client about the infection, which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Daily bathing (
A), understanding estrogen's role in yeast growth (
B), and wearing cotton panties (
C) help manage monilial infections. Panty liners (
D) may trap moisture, and avoiding panties (E) is impractical.