NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and is being treated in the ICU. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate to control intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: ICP control includes elevating head (
A), oxygenating (
B), neutral alignment (
C), sedation (
D), and hypothermia (E) to reduce swelling and metabolic demand.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is placed on mechanical ventilation. To increase ventilation and perfusion to all areas of the lungs, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client hourly promotes ventilation and perfusion by mobilizing secretions and preventing atelectasis in ARDS.
Question 3 of 5
When performing Leopold maneuvers on a client at 32 weeks gestation, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 32 weeks gestation, the fetus is active, and Leopold maneuvers should detect active fetal movement as the fetus is well-developed and mobile.
Question 4 of 5
A woman with hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for 5 years. She has just been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse immediately calls the health care provider to review these orders and anticipates the physician will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine increases warfarin’s anticoagulant effect, raising bleeding risk. The physician will likely order lab work (e.g., INR) to monitor and adjust warfarin dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A client has orders for zoledronic acid (Reclast). Which lab value finding would prompt the nurse to notify the prescriber?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zoledronic acid can worsen renal function. A creatinine clearance of 29 mL/min (indicating renal impairment) requires prescriber notification.