NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's lab results have just come in. The nurse reviews the electrolytes and contacts the health care provider regarding which result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chloride 167 mEq/L is severely elevated (normal 98-106 mEq/L), requiring immediate attention. Other values are normal.
Question 2 of 5
A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy has been started on Proscar (finasteride). The nurse's discharge teaching should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finasteride tablets should not be handled by pregnant women due to the risk of fetal harm. This is a critical teaching point for safety.
Question 3 of 5
The surgical nurse is preparing a patient for surgery on the lower abdomen. In which position would the nurse most likely place the client for surgery on this area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg position (head down, feet elevated) is used for lower abdominal surgery to improve access to the pelvic organs by shifting abdominal contents upward.
Question 4 of 5
Which clinical manifestation during the actual bone marrow transplantation alerts you to the possibility of an adverse reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shortness of breath during bone marrow transplantation may indicate an anaphylactic or transfusion reaction, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease. To correctly assess the oxygen saturation level, the monitor may be placed on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The earlobe is a suitable site for pulse oximetry in peripheral vascular disease, as it is less affected by impaired peripheral circulation.