NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of insulin can be administered by a continuous IV drip?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be administered IV.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of chorioamnionitis. Which vital sign change is most likely to be observed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chorioamnionitis causes maternal fever (from infection) tachycardia (from systemic response) and fetal bradycardia (from distress). All vital sign changes are likely in this condition.
Question 3 of 5
A client has consented to have a central venous catheter placed. The best position in which to place the client is the Trendelenburg position. The reason is that the Trendelenburg position:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Trendelenburg position reduces air embolism risk by increasing central venous pressure and distending veins for easier catheter insertion.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a child taking phenytoin will need to plan appropriate mouth care and gingival stimulation. When tooth-brushing is contraindicated, the next most effective cleansing and gingival stimulation technique would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This technique provides effective rinsing and gingival stimulation. This technique does not provide gingival stimulation. This technique provides effective rinsing but not gingival stimulation. Using peroxide is not pleasant for the child. This technique provides effective rinsing but not gingival stimulation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is experiencing muscle weakness and lethargy. His serum K+ is 3.2. What other symptoms might he exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low potassium (3.2) causes dysrhythmias due to its role in cardiac muscle activity. The other symptoms are not associated with hypokalemia.