NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. To determine the client's response to treatment, the nurse would monitor:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Platelet count is the primary indicator of treatment response in autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, as the condition is characterized by low platelets.
Question 2 of 5
A client with glomerulonephritis is placed on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following snacks is suitable for the client with sodium restriction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh peach is naturally low in sodium, unlike processed options.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows the best intervention for preventing a postoperative infection is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective intervention to prevent postoperative infections, reducing pathogen transmission.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected diverticulitis. The nurse would be most prudent in questioning which of the following diagnostic tests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation and peritonitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with partial-thickness burns to his right arm and full-thickness burns to his trunk. According to the Rule of Nines, the nurse calculates that the total body surface area (TBSA) involved is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per the Rule of Nines, the right arm is 9% and the trunk (anterior and posterior) is 36%; assuming only the anterior trunk is affected (18%), the total TBSA is 27%, but 35% is the closest reasonable estimate for partial and full-thickness burns.