NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The chest tube drainage system has continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. When the nurse clamps different areas of the tube to find out where the bubbling stops, he is checking for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, either from the lung or the system. Clamping helps locate the source of the leak.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of hydralazine (Apresoline) to a client with hypertension. The client’s blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hydralazine is a vasodilator, and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg indicates hypotension, so the dose should be withheld
Question 3 of 5
To decrease the likelihood of seizures and visual hallucinations in a client with alcohol withdrawal, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet, dimly lit room reduces sensory stimulation, decreasing the risk of seizures and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is starting a smoking-cessation program. Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to be included in the program's plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion SR (Zyban) is commonly used in smoking cessation programs to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is changing the ties of the client with a tracheotomy. The safest method of changing the tracheotomy ties is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying the new tie before removing the old one ensures the tracheotomy tube remains secure, preventing accidental dislodgement.