NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client after a suspected CVA recognizes which nursing diagnosis as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alteration in cerebral tissue perfusion is the priority after a CVA, as it directly affects brain oxygenation and function, impacting all other functions.
Question 2 of 5
Which assignment should not be performed by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inserting sutures and clips is a surgical procedure typically performed by a surgeon, not a registered nurse.
Question 3 of 5
Twenty-four hours after an uncomplicated labor and delivery, a client's WBC is 12,000 cu/mm. The elevation in the client's WBC is most likely an indication of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC of 12,000 cu/mm post-delivery is a normal physiological response to the stress of labor and delivery.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Pyridium (phenazopyridine) for a client with urinary urgency. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium causes the urine to turn red-orange, a harmless side effect that clients should be informed about to avoid alarm.
Question 5 of 5
A client has an order for streptokinase. Before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A history of streptococcal infections may increase the risk of allergic reactions to streptokinase, a thrombolytic derived from streptococci.