NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a history of thalassemia. What clinical manifestations does the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Thalassemia causes splenomegaly (
A) from hemolysis, mild anemia (
B), and jaundice (
C) from bilirubin buildup. Headaches (
D) and epistaxis (E) are less common.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin), an oral anticoagulant. The nurse instructs him about using this drug. Which following response by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an electric razor prevents the risk of cuts while shaving. Any physician or dentist should be informed of anticoagulant therapy because of the risk of bleeding due to a prolonged PT. The client should be instructed to consult with his physician. Aspirin is avoided because it potentiates the effects of oral anticoagulants by interfering with platelet aggregation. Identification bracelets are necessary to direct treatment, especially in an emergency situation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety. Which assessment is most important before administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, can cause respiratory depression, so assessing respiratory rate is critical before administration. Other vital signs are monitored but are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
Following eruption of the primary teeth, the mother can promote chewing by giving the toddler:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pieces of cereal are soft, small, and safe for a toddler to chew, promoting jaw development without posing a choking hazard, unlike hot dogs, carrot sticks, or raisins.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should be given to the client who has been prescribed a dry powder inhaler for treatment of COPD?
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Dry powder inhaler use involves removing the cap and shaking (
A), placing the mouthpiece in the mouth (
D), and weekly dry cleaning (E). Rinsing (
B) risks moisture damage, and spacers (
C) are typically for metered-dose inhalers.