NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A student nurse is assigned to change a patient's dressing. The soiled bandage is saturated with bright red blood. How should the student nurse dispose of the bandage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood-saturated bandages are biohazardous and must be disposed of in a labeled biohazard bag to prevent infection transmission.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with removalCus of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking slow, deep breaths during central venous catheter removal minimizes the risk of air embolism.
Question 3 of 5
Lochia serosa usually is evident on days 4 to 10 postpartum. When teaching the client about postpartum care, how should the nurse describe lochia serosa?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lochia serosa, days 4-10 postpartum, is pinkish to brownish (
C) due to decreased blood and increased serous fluid. Dark red (
A) is lochia rubra, yellowish (
B) or clear (
D) are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted complaining of chest pain. Which of the following drug orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ampicillin, an antibiotic, is not indicated for chest pain, which is typically cardiac-related and treated with nitroglycerin, propranolol, or verapamil.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 12 weeks pregnant and presented with the following symptoms: mild uterine cramping with spotting of blood. The cervical os is closed upon examination. How should the nurse chart the findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild cramping, spotting, and a closed cervical os at 12 weeks indicate a threatened miscarriage, where the pregnancy may still continue.