NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client in labor has an order for Demerol (meperidine) 75 mg. IM to be administered 10 minutes before delivery. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering meperidine 10 minutes before delivery risks neonatal respiratory depression, so the nurse should question the order.
Question 2 of 5
The local health clinic recommends vaccination against influenza for all its employees. The influenza vaccine is given annually in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Influenza vaccines are typically administered in November, before the peak flu season, to ensure immunity during winter months.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are risk factors for developing glaucoma? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension increase glaucoma risk by affecting ocular blood flow and pressure. Asthma, anemia, and obesity are not direct risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a facial stroke. Which diet selection would be suited to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soft foods like split pea soup, mashed potatoes, and pudding are easier to swallow for a client with a facial stroke, reducing the risk of aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cataract surgery. The nurse is aware that the procedure will use:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mydriatics are used to dilate the pupil, facilitating lens removal during cataract surgery.