NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Lochia serosa usually is evident on days 4 to 10 postpartum. When teaching the client about postpartum care, how should the nurse describe lochia serosa?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lochia serosa, days 4-10 postpartum, is pinkish to brownish (
C) due to decreased blood and increased serous fluid. Dark red (
A) is lochia rubra, yellowish (
B) or clear (
D) are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse must teach a client how to do wound care and dressing changes prior to discharge. Which of the following are barriers to learning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Barriers to learning include fear (
B), which can hinder concentration; illiteracy (
C), which affects understanding written instructions; and hearing impairment (F), which impedes verbal communication. Age 55 (
A), weakness (
D), and asking questions (E) are not barriers.
Question 3 of 5
A client with AIDS complains of a weight loss of 20 pounds in the past month. Which diet is suggested for the client with AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein, low-fat diet helps maintain weight and muscle mass in clients with AIDS while minimizing gastrointestinal complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following groups of neonates should be screened for hearing loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Universal newborn hearing screening is recommended for all neonates (
D) to detect hearing loss early. Premature neonates (
A), those with risk factors (
B), or abnormal Apgar scores (
C) are included but not exclusive.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the nurse should monitor his ECG for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quinidine can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes.