NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The nurse notes a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 120 seconds. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A PTT of 120 seconds is significantly above the therapeutic range (1.5 to 2 times normal), indicating a risk of bleeding. Stopping the infusion is the first action to prevent harm.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an essential component for insuring that medical equipment is being used safely and properly by those who you supervise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Education and training on all pieces of equipment is essential to ensure staff can use equipment safely and correctly, reducing risks to clients and staff.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse on the antenatal unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should assess which of the following clients first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 19-year-old with bright red vaginal bleeding post-accident at 18 weeks is at high risk for miscarriage or placental abruption, requiring immediate assessment. The other clients are stable or less acute.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should tell a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy that the specimen can be withdrawn from which site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most common sites for bone marrow biopsy in the adult are the iliac crest and the sternum. These areas are rich in bone marrow and are easily accessible for testing. The femur, scapula, and ribs are not sites for bone marrow biopsy.
Question 5 of 5
Which basic activity of daily living assistive device can be useful for the client who is affected with poor fine motor coordination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A button hook assists clients with poor fine motor coordination in fastening buttons, supporting independence in dressing.