NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client states that he takes five grains of aspirin daily, but the hospital issues aspirin in milligrams. How many milligrams are approximately equivalent to five grains of aspirin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One grain of aspirin is approximately 65 mg, so five grains = 5 X 65 = 325 mg (
C).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client after a cardiac catheterization. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying an ice bag for bleeding is incorrect; direct pressure should be applied, and the physician notified. This statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The client returns to the unit from surgery with a blood pressure of 90/50, pulse 132, respirations 30. Which action by the nurse should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension and tachycardia suggest shock, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 4 of 5
A client with HELLP syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for observation. The nurse knows that the client will have elevated:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is characterized by elevated liver enzymes, indicating liver dysfunction, along with hemolysis and low platelet counts.
Question 5 of 5
If a client's LDL cholesterol is 100, HDL cholesterol is 50, and triglycerides are 150, what is the client's total cholesterol? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 180
Rationale:
Total cholesterol = LDL + HDL + (Triglycerides/ 5) = 100 + 50 + (150/ 5) = 100 + 50 + 30 = 180.