NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client on a mechanical ventilator begins to fight the ventilator. Which medication will be ordered for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pavulon, a neuromuscular blocker, is used to paralyze respiratory muscles in clients fighting the ventilator, ensuring effective ventilation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with otosderosis is scheduled for a stapedectomy. Which finding suggests a complication involving the seventh cranial nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The seventh cranial (facial) nerve controls facial movements and sensation; changes in facial sensation post-stapedectomy suggest nerve involvement.
Question 3 of 5
A child with Tetralogy of Fallot is scheduled for a modified Blalock Taussig procedure. The nurse understands that the surgery will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The modified Blalock-Taussig procedure creates a shunt to improve pulmonary blood flow in Tetralogy of Fallot, enhancing lung oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old is immobilized in a hip spica cast. Which discharge instruction should be given to the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tucking a diaper beneath the cast at the perineal opening helps keep the cast clean and prevents skin irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A 60-year-old diabetic is taking glyburide (Diabeta) 1.25 mg daily to treat Type II diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skipping meals while on glyburide increases hypoglycemia risk, indicating a need for further teaching.