NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with hemophilia has a nosebleed. Which nursing action is most appropriate to control the bleeding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pinching the soft lower part of the nose is the most effective way to control a nosebleed in a client with hemophilia, as it applies direct pressure to the bleeding site.
Question 2 of 5
A client with hemophilia has a nosebleed. Which nursing action is most appropriate to control the bleeding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pinching the soft lower part of the nose is the most effective way to control a nosebleed in a client with hemophilia, as it applies direct pressure to the bleeding site.
Question 3 of 5
A client in cardiac arrest is given 40 units of vasopressin (Pitressin) IV push. The nurse knows the desired action of this medication in a cardiac arrest is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasopressin, used in cardiac arrest, is a vasopressor that raises blood pressure by vasoconstriction, improving perfusion during CPR.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old female with second- and third-degree burns to the face, neck, chest, and arms. The client's wounds are almost healed. The nurse would expect rehabilitation to focus on problems related to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burns to visible areas like the face and neck can significantly impact body image, especially in a teenager, making this a priority during rehabilitation as wounds heal.
Question 5 of 5
A client is to be discharged 48 hours after a normal vaginal delivery of an infant with no laceration or episiotomy. Which of the following danger signs should the client be advised to report to her physician? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Postpartum danger signs include fever >38°C (
A), difficulty urinating (
B), leg swelling/redness/pain (C, indicating possible DVT), and foul-smelling discharge (E, suggesting infection). Fatigue (
D) is common and not necessarily a danger sign.