NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with an abdominal cholecystectomy returns from surgery with a Jackson-Pratt drain. The chief purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Jackson-Pratt drain removes fluid from the surgical site, preventing seroma or hematoma formation.
Question 2 of 5
The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.
Question 3 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving injections of Myochrysine (gold sodium thiomalate). Before administering the client's medication, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking lab work is essential to monitor for toxicity, such as renal or hematologic effects, from gold therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A client with cancer is experiencing a common side effect of chemotherapy administration. Which laboratory assessment finding would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm^3 indicates thrombocytopenia, a common chemotherapy side effect, increasing bleeding risk and requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
Place the steps for an abdominal assessment in the correct order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,A,D,B
Rationale: Abdominal assessment order: inspection (visual assessment), auscultation (bowel sounds before manipulation), percussion (assess density), palpation (last to avoid altering bowel sounds).