NCLEX RN Practice Tests
Question 1 of 5.
A client must take oral potassium supplements every day. The nurse explains to the client that the potassium supplements
A. need to be stored in the refrigerator.
B. should only be taken in the evening before bed.
C. should be diluted in a glass of cold water or juice.
D. need to be taken on an empty stomach.
Explanation: Oral potassium supplements should be diluted in water or juice to reduce gastric irritation and improve absorption.
Question 2 of 5.
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client. The client is also to receive Stadol 2 mg IM. Before administering these medications, the nurse should
A. obtain respirations and temperature.
B. dilute with 9 ml of NS.
C. draw the medications in separate syringes.
D. verify the route of administration.
Explanation: Compazine should be considered incompatible in a syringe with all other medications
Question 3 of 5.
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
A. The restraints/seclusion policies set forth by the institution.
B. The patient’s competence.
C. The patient’s voluntary/involuntary status.
D. The patient’s nursing care plan.
Explanation: the need for restraints is based on patient’s behavioral status and condition, not the patient’s voluntary/involuntary status
Question 4 of 5.
A client has been taking perphenazine (Trilafon) by mouth for two days and now displays the following: head turned to the side, neck arched at an angle, stiffness and muscle spasms in neck. The nurse would expect to give which of the following as a PRN medication?
A. Promazine (Sparine).
B. Biperiden (Akineton).
C. Thiothixene (Navane).
D. Haloperidol (Haldol).
Explanation: is an antiparkinsonian agent, used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects the client is experiencing
Question 5 of 5.
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The nurse notes that the client has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, is using accessory muscles, and has oxygen saturation of 88% on 2 L/min of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
A. Increase the oxygen flow to 4 L/min.
B. Administer a bronchodilator as ordered.
C. Place the client in a high Fowler’s position.
D. Obtain an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample.
Explanation: positioning in high Fowler’s facilitates breathing and improves oxygenation immediately; other actions may follow based on further assessment
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