NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman has undergone a mastectomy of her right breast and has been brought to the recovery unit. The nurse explains that the client should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the arm on a pillow reduces lymphedema risk post-mastectomy by promoting lymphatic drainage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a client's abdomen. Place the examination techniques listed below (Roman numerals) in the correct sequence, from first to last.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: Abdominal exam sequence: Inspection (III) first, then auscultation (IV) before percussion (I) and palpation (II) to avoid altering bowel sounds.
Question 3 of 5
A client with clotting disorder has an order to continue Lovenox (enoxaparin) injections after discharge. The nurse should teach the client that Lovenox injections should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox is injected into the abdomen to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize bruising.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which finding indicates a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss can indicate excessive levothyroxine dosing, as it increases metabolism, unlike the other options, which are not typical side effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of migraine headaches about trigger avoidance. Which of the following should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: aged cheeses contain tyramine, a common migraine trigger