NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has given instructions on pursed-lip breathing to a client with COPD. Which statement by the client would indicate effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips, which may involve contracting abdominal muscles to assist with exhalation, prolonging exhalation to reduce air trapping in COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A client with clotting disorder has an order to continue Lovenox (enoxaparin) injections after discharge. The nurse should teach the client that Lovenox injections should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox is injected into the abdomen to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize bruising.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of leukemia is more common in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is most common in older adults, typically diagnosed in those over 60, due to its indolent nature and prevalence in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS has a viral load of 200 copies per ml. The nurse should interpret this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A viral load of 200 copies/ml is low, indicating effective treatment and minimal circulating virus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with diverticulitis who has been placed on a low-roughage diet. Which food would have to be eliminated from this client's diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooked broccoli is high in fiber and should be avoided on a low-roughage diet for diverticulitis to prevent irritation.