NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is true regarding therapy with Levemir (insulin detemir)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long-acting insulin with a duration of up to 24 hours, used for basal coverage. Its onset is 1–2 hours, but it has no distinct peak, and it should not be mixed with other insulins.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing an assessment history of a client with pernicious anemia. Which complaint differentiates pernicious anemia from other types of anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia, caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, leads to neurological symptoms like numbness and tingling due to nerve demyelination. The other symptoms are common in various anemias.
Question 3 of 5
In working with a manipulative client, which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This answer is incorrect. Bargaining is a manipulative act, which the nurse could expect from the client. This answer is incorrect. Confrontation is an effective nursing strategy with manipulative behavior. Redirection is appropriate for the client who is out of touch with reality. This answer is correct. Manipulative clients must abide by consistent rules. This answer is incorrect. Manipulation is kept at a minimum if the same staff person is assigned to the client. Often the client will attempt to play staff persons against each other.
Question 4 of 5
A vaginal exam reveals that the cervix is 4cm dilated,with intact membranes and a fetal heart tone rate of 160-170 bpm. The nurse decides to apply an external fetal monitor. The rationale for this implementation is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: External fetal monitoring is appropriate when membranes are intact as internal monitoring requires ruptured membranes. The cervix is not closed fetal heart tones are normal and contraction intensity is irrelevant to external monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placenta previa requires bedrest to minimize bleeding risk by reducing cervical pressure.
Tocolytics are not typically used vaginal delivery is contraindicated and antibiotics are not indicated unless infection is present.