NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An obstetrical client has just been diagnosed with cardiac disease. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring pulse and respirations helps assess cardiac function and detect complications early in a client with cardiac disease.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled for a CT with and without contrast to rule out diverticulitis. Which medication on the client's medication list would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin should be held before and after contrast CT due to the risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired by contrast dye.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to administer a cleansing enema to a client scheduled for colon surgery. Which client position would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left Sim's position allows the enema solution to flow into the sigmoid colon by gravity, facilitating effective cleansing.
Question 4 of 5
The client has an order for heparin to prevent post-surgical thrombi. Immediately following a heparin injection, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the site for bleeding ensures early detection of hematoma or excessive bleeding post-heparin injection.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system. The nurse would expect the client's stools to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black, tarry stools (melena) indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to digested blood.