NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 62-year-old female with osteoarthritis asks the nurse how she can ease her pain and discomfort. The nurse should include which of the following in the discharge plan for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Healthy weight, aspirin, warm compresses, and moderate exercise (e.g., walking) reduce osteoarthritis pain and stiffness. High-impact exercise (
C) can worsen joint damage.
Question 2 of 5
On the second post-operative day after a subtotal thyroidectomy, the client tells the nurse, 'I feel numbness and my face is twitching.' What is the nurse's best initial action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness and facial twitching suggest hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate physician notification for calcium supplementation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client following postoperative cardiac catheterization and is checking the client's oxygen saturation (SPO2) per pulse oximetry. The nurse recognizes that the SPO2 should be maintained above what percentage in most clients to ensure adequate oxygenation? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 92
Rationale: SPO2 should be maintained above 92% in most clients to ensure adequate oxygenation, especially post-procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia has been taking Thorazine (chlorpromazine) 200 mg four times a day. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of chlorpromazine, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing an adult male for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TURP is performed transurethrally, so no external incision or dressing is needed. Other statements are correct.