NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Bell's palsy. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral facial weakness is the primary symptom of Bell's palsy, caused by facial nerve inflammation or compression.
Question 2 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse whether he can take ginseng at home. The nurse should tell the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginseng may affect blood sugar levels, potentially interacting with diabetes management, so the client should consult their physician. Ginseng has potential benefits but requires caution in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client on how to care for skin that has become dry after radiation therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonperfumed lotion is safe for dry, irradiated skin, as it moisturizes without causing irritation or allergic reactions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving heparin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Heparin is monitored with aPTT for therapeutic effect and platelet count for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing to draw up 8 units of a short-acting insulin and 20 units of a long-acting insulin in the same syringe, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Either insulin can be drawn up first, as long as air is injected into both vials in the reverse order and clear (short-acting) is drawn before cloudy (long-acting).