QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | MCQs
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS | PHARM KAPLAN
NCLEX LATEST EXAM
Which factors increase the risk of medication error occurring?
1. The nurse is hurrying to pass a medication before breakfast.
2. The behavioral health nurse is unfamiliar with the units and clients.
3. The nurse verifies each medication dosage with the medication record.
4. The nurse fails to use two client identifiers.
5. The client speaks to the nurse when giving medication.
6. The client's armband is not attached to the client.
7. The two clients in the nurse's care have the same last name.
8. The nurse does not acknowledge the client's concerns about the medication. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8
Which 3 assessment findings indicate complications during fluid administration?
1. Client is confused
2. Blood return is present during IV assessment
3. IV site is edematous and cool to the touch
4. Dyspnea
5. Blood pressure increases from 85/54 to 110/60
1|Page
,6. Apical heart rate of 74, regular - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 1, 3, 4
The nurse learns a client has been taking simvastatin for 7 months. Which
statement by a colleague does the nurse correct?
1. I should take the client's blood pressure in supine, sitting, and standing
positions.
2. I will check the laboratory blood values for both HDL and LDL and their ratio.
3. I will check the laboratory blood values for liver function tests.
4. I will ask the client if an eye exam has been completed since beginning the
medication. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 1. I should take the client's blood pressure
in supine, sitting, and standing positions.
A client is prescribed morphine sulfate 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN for pain after
surgery. The nurse assesses the client 30 minutes after giving the medication for a
report of pain of 8 on the 1-10 numeric pain scale. The client's vital signs are: BP
172/88 mm Hg, pulse 92/min, and respirations 22/min. The client reports a pain
level of 8. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate.
1. Notify the health care provider to increase the dose.
2. Tell the client to cough and deep breathe.
3. Suggest the client listen to music.
4. Assess the client's IV site. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 4. Assess the client's IV site
The nurse provides care for a client admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic
ketoacidosis. The nurse anticipates that which type of insulin will be prescribed?
2|Page
, 1. Rapid acting insulin
2. Long action insulin
3. Short acting insulin
4. Intermediate acting insulin - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 3. Short acting insulin
A client with a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer is prescribed a transdermal
fentanyl patch. Which information must the nurse understand to ensure the client
achieves effective pain relief?
1. The transdermal patch is fully effective immediately after application.
2. There is little risk of respiratory depression when using a transdermal fentanyl
patch.
3. The client will require administration of pain medication for several hours after
application of the patch.
4. Desired and adverse effects of the patch cease as soon as the patch is
removed/ - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 3. The client will require administration of
pain medication for several hours after application of the patch.
The nurse recognizes which antipsychotic is used as a treatment for Tourette
syndrome?
1. Risperidone
2. Quetiapine
3. Ziprasidone
4. Haloperidol - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 4. Haloperidol
3|Page