NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive implants must be handled with tongs and placed in a lead-lined container to minimize radiation exposure, per safety protocols.
Question 2 of 5
A client has had diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which acid/base imbalance would the nurse expect the client to have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged diarrhea leads to loss of bicarbonate, causing metabolic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
An RN is in charge of a team on a medical/surgical unit that includes an LPN. The RN understands that which of the following is an activity that falls outside the scope of practice of an LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a nursing care plan requires assessment and critical thinking, which are RN responsibilities. LPNs can perform the other tasks within their scope.
Question 4 of 5
The client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine. The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in its original brown bottle to protect it from light and maintain potency.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for severe preeclampsia. Which of the following findings would indicate magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: absent deep tendon reflexes are a sign of magnesium toxicity, requiring immediate intervention