NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of a burn injury is receiving Collagenase (Santyl). The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collagenase is applied to debride burn wounds, requiring a clean wound bed for effectiveness. It’s applied only to the wound, covered with a moist dressing, and not exposed to air.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cirrhosis impairs clotting factor production, increasing bleeding risk, so monitoring for bleeding is a priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a total knee replacement. The client complains of pain and swelling. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ice reduces pain and swelling post-total knee replacement by decreasing inflammation. Elevation is helpful, aspirin requires an order, and notification is needed if symptoms persist.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a burn injury is receiving Collagenase (Santyl). The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collagenase is applied to debride burn wounds, requiring a clean wound bed for effectiveness. It’s applied only to the wound, covered with a moist dressing, and not exposed to air.
Question 5 of 5
A 15-year-old client is admitted to the adolescent unit. The nurse recognizes that encouraging a client to speak openly depends on how clearly questions are phrased. Which of the following statements is most desirable in eliciting information from an adolescent client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: (A,
B) This statement can be answered with a simple yes or no. This statement is asked in a negative manner and therefore has a negative connotation. This statement is open ended and positively stated.