NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic with a fever of 101°F (38.3°C). What should the nurse instruct the parents to do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fever in a 2-month-old is a medical emergency due to the risk of serious bacterial infection. Immediate medical attention is required.
Question 2 of 5
A client with type I diabetes mellitus is scheduled to have surgery. The client has been NPO since midnight. In the morning, the nurse notices the client's daily insulin has not been ordered. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contacting the physician for insulin orders is critical, as NPO status and surgery alter glucose needs, requiring individualized dosing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which statement indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so reporting bruising or bleeding is critical to monitor for complications like hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering I.V. fluids to a dehydrated client. When administering an I.V. solution of 3% sodium chloride, what should the nurse do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: 3% sodium chloride is hypertonic and requires monitoring of intake/output, jugular veins for fluid overload, and neurologic status for hypernatremia effects. Forcing fluids or catheterization is not indicated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular walking promotes collateral circulation in peripheral artery disease, improving blood flow.