NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Select the client religion that is the most pertinent to the role of the admissions coordinator of hospital who assigns the rooms and beds of clients who will be admitted.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Islamic practices, such as gender-specific care preferences or prayer requirements, may influence room assignments, making it pertinent for the admissions coordinator to consider.
Question 2 of 5
A family may request to have a client of Vietnamese descent transferred to die at home because it is traditionally believed that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Vietnamese culture, dying at home is often preferred, as it is believed to provide more comfort and spiritual peace for the patient and family.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which statement indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so reporting bruising or bleeding is critical to monitor for complications like hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
A client is being discharged from the hospital after removal of chest tubes that were inserted following thoracic surgery. When providing home care instructions to the client, which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upon removal of a chest tube, a dressing is usually placed over the chest tube site. This is maintained in place until the primary health care provider says it may be removed. The client should avoid heavy lifting for the first 4 to 6 weeks after discharge to facilitate continued wound healing. The client is taught to monitor and report any respiratory difficulty or increased temperature.
Question 5 of 5
A menopausal woman is taking hormone replacement therapy. The nurse teaches the client that a warning sign for endometrial cancer that needs to be reported is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding in a postmenopausal woman on hormone replacement therapy is a warning sign for endometrial cancer and must be reported. Hot flashes, breast tenderness, and mood swings are common side effects, not cancer indicators.