NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client comes into the emergency department with extreme fatigue. He is malnourished and laboratory tests reveal that he is severely anemic. The nurse should specifically ask the client about his intake of food high in which of the following nutrition:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe anemia is often due to deficiencies in iron, folate, vitamin B12, or copper, which are essential for red blood cell production. Other vitamins listed are less directly related to anemia.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing for signs of a blood transfusion reaction in a client with dark skin, the nurse should assess for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis is a visible sign of a transfusion reaction, detectable regardless of skin tone, indicating an acute response.
Question 3 of 5
A multigravid client is scheduled for a percutaneous umbilical blood sampling procedure. The nurse instructs the client that this procedure is useful for diagnosing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling is used to diagnose fetal conditions like Rh disease by directly sampling fetal blood for analysis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venlafaxine, an SNRI, can cause hypertension, requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
Ibuprofen 400 mg orally four times daily has been prescribed for an older client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The client asks the nurse about the amount of medication prescribed. The nurse responds based on understanding what about this prescribed dosage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For acute or chronic rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the normal oral adult dose for an older client is 200 to 800 mg 3 to 4 times a day.
Therefore, the remaining options are incorrect.