NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has prescribed Coumadin (sodium warfarin) for a client having transient ischemic attacks. Which laboratory test measures the therapeutic level of Coumadin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT/INR) measures the therapeutic level of warfarin, ensuring effective anticoagulation.
Question 3 of 5
After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-amniotomy, assessing fetal heart tones is critical to detect potential cord prolapse or distress.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing an infant on their back to sleep reduces SIDS risk. Low birth weight, young maternal age, and maternal smoking are known risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the best indicator of the diagnosis of HIV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Western Blot is the most specific test for confirming HIV diagnosis after a positive ELISA.