NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been taking Coumadin (warfarin) was stabbed in the upper arm. His prothrombin time is over twice the normal amount. The nurse anticipates an order for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated prothrombin time indicates excessive anticoagulation. Fresh frozen plasma provides clotting factors to reverse warfarin’s effect and control bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has received report on the day's clients. In planning morning rounds, which client is the priority to see?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shortness of breath indicates a potential respiratory or cardiac issue, making this client the priority for immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
To maintain Bryant's traction, the nurse must make certain that the child's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bryant's traction requires hips slightly elevated and legs at a right angle to the bed to maintain alignment and traction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is preparing to teach insulin injection to an elderly male client who is hard of hearing yet refuses to wear prescribed hearing aids. Which of the following communication strategies would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A well-lit room enhances visual cues, aiding communication for a client with hearing difficulties who relies on lip-reading or facial expressions.
Question 5 of 5
A 52-year-old client is undergoing menopause. Which of the following physical sign or symptom is often attributed to decreased estrogen production associated with menopause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased estrogen in menopause often leads to increased fat deposits on hips and abdomen (
C). Weight loss (
A), excessive sleeping (
B), and increased metabolic rate (
D) are not typical.