NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client who is admitted with thrombophlebitis has an order for heparin. The medication should be administered using a/an:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An infusion controller ensures precise heparin delivery, critical for maintaining therapeutic levels and preventing complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV heparin therapy for a pulmonary embolism. Which lab values would the nurse expect to order on this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PT, PTT, and INR are monitored to assess the therapeutic effect and safety of heparin, which affects blood clotting.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following techniques is recommended for removing a tick from the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using tweezers to pull the tick steadily minimizes the risk of leaving mouthparts in the skin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews a 21-year-old female's bloodwork from the lab. Which result would be charted as an abnormal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC 15.6 (normal 4.5-11.0 x 10³/μL) is elevated, indicating possible infection or inflammation. Platelets (150-450 x 10³/μL) are slightly low, RBC (4.2-5.4 million/μL) and hematocrit (36-46%) are normal for females.
Question 5 of 5
A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension is scheduled for a C-section. Before surgery, the nurse should keep the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left lateral position improves uterine perfusion and reduces pressure on the vena cava in clients with pregnancy-induced hypertension.