NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is to be discharged from the hospital and is to continue taking warfarin 2.5 mg po bid. Which of the following should be included in her discharge teaching concerning the warfarin therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin must always be taken exactly as directed. Clients should be instructed never to skip or double up on their dosage. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation, which would potentiate the effects of the coumadin. Healthcare providers need to be aware of persons on warfarin therapy prior to the initiation of any diagnostic tests and/or surgery to help prevent bleeding complications. An electric razor should be used to prevent accidental cutting, which can lead to bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just received the change of shift report and is preparing to make rounds. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client admitted one hour ago with rales and shortness of breath indicates potential acute respiratory distress, possibly from pulmonary edema or pneumonia, requiring immediate assessment. The other clients are stable or less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Kohlberg's preconventional stage (preschool age), morality is based on consequences (punishment or reward). Obeying adults or pleasing others reflects later stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A warm, red, swollen calf is a classic sign of DVT due to clot-related inflammation. Bilateral edema (
A) suggests heart failure, cramping (
C) is nonspecific, and pale/cool foot (
D) indicates arterial occlusion.
Question 5 of 5
Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) may be ordered for a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following is a nursing implication for this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfasalazine commonly causes skin rash and diarrhea, which should be monitored. The other options are not relevant nursing implications.