NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Intra-arterial chemotherapy primarily benefits the client by applying greater concentrations of medication directly to the malignant tumor. An additional benefit of intra-arterial chemotherapy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intra-arterial chemotherapy can treat micro-metastases by delivering high drug concentrations to the tumor and surrounding areas.
Question 2 of 5
A client is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy, and the nurse is teaching the client about the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client's education has been effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Soft toothbrush (
A), swimming (
C), and Medical Alert bracelet (
D) reduce bleeding risk and ensure safety. Black stools (
B) indicate bleeding, and avoiding all leafy greens (E) is excessive.
Question 3 of 5
An 18-month-old is being discharged following hypospadias repair. Which instruction should be included in the nurse's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding straddling activities like rocking horses prevents strain on the surgical site post-hypospadias repair.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The nurse performs a vaginal exam and determines that the client's cervix is 5cm dilated with 75% effacement. Based on the nurse's assessment the client is in which phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cervix dilated to 5 cm with 75% effacement indicates the active phase of labor.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with limited mobility about preventing blood clots. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs can impede venous return, increasing clot risk, so avoiding this is correct. Long car rides are a risk but not limited to two hours, and pillows under knees can worsen circulation.