NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for knee replacement surgery, and the nurse is reviewing preoperative laboratory results. The nurse should notify the physician about which of the following abnormal laboratory results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A platelet count of 119,000 (
A) is below the normal range (150,000-450,000), increasing bleeding risk during surgery, and should be reported. Glucose 83 (
B), hemoglobin 13.7 (
C), and sodium 141 (
D) are within normal limits.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute leukemia develops a low white blood cell count. In addition to the institution of isolation, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sealed, single-serving foods reduce infection risk in neutropenic patients.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is planning client assignments. Which is the least appropriate task for the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment of breathing difficulty requires RN expertise to evaluate and intervene, making it inappropriate for a nursing assistant.
Question 4 of 5
The client is receiving heparin for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity. Which of the following drugs reverses the effects of heparin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protamine sulfate neutralizes heparin's anticoagulant effect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient pain clinic has the opportunity to teach a client with chronic back pain about nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Music, therapeutic massage, stretching exercises, and relaxation are all evidence-based nonpharmacological methods to manage chronic pain.