NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should teach the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which can reduce warfarin's anticoagulant effect.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure clients with dyspnea.
Question 3 of 5
A mother calls the clinic after her 4-year-old choked on a peanut. The mother reports that she performed abdominal thrusts and the child is breathing normally now. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After choking, monitoring for symptoms like sweating or dizziness is crucial, as they may indicate complications like aspiration or trauma requiring medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A 13-year-old male was kidnapped and held for ransom by two criminals. His parents asked to have him admitted to the adolescent psychiatric unit. He is sleep-deprived, filthy, alternating between sobbing and making threats to kill his captors, and then asks to go to sleep. What is the best initial plan for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Building trust and allowing the client to express feelings addresses immediate emotional needs and trauma, prioritizing mental health support.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should teach the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which can reduce warfarin's anticoagulant effect.