NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which vitamin should be administered with INH (isoniazid) in order to prevent possible nervous system side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is given with isoniazid to prevent peripheral neuropathy, a potential side effect of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is to receive 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: regular insulin is drawn up first, followed by NPH, to prevent contamination of the regular insulin with NPH
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered neurological checks every 30 minutes for a client injured in a biking accident. Which finding indicates that the client's condition is satisfactory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13 indicates mild brain injury, suggesting a satisfactory condition compared to the other abnormal findings.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP). Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate increased thrombocytopenia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: ITP causes low platelets, leading to nosebleeds (
A) and petechiae/bruising (
B). Vision changes (
C), numbness (
D), and confusion (E) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff for the day. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stable post-appendectomy patient requires basic care, suitable for a nursing assistant.