NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client visiting a family planning clinic is suspected of having an STI. The best diagnostic test for treponema pallidum is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fluorescent treponemal antibody (FT
A) test is highly specific for Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis, and is the best diagnostic test.
Question 2 of 5
A client elects to have epidural anesthesia to relieve the discomfort of labor. Following the initiation of epidural anesthesia, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause hypotension, making blood pressure monitoring a priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should visit which of the following clients first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain in a client with a history of angina suggests possible cardiac ischemia, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing client education on self-administration of insulin. Which action by the client indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubbing the injection site can cause tissue damage and affect insulin absorption, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged on Coumadin after hospitalization for a deep vein thrombosis. The nurse recognizes that which food would be restricted while the client is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lettuce, especially leafy greens, is high in vitamin K, which can antagonize Coumadin's anticoagulant effect, requiring dietary restriction or monitoring.