NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having surgery the next morning. The client says, 'I'm really scared about surgery. I've never been put to sleep before and I'm afraid I might not wake up.' Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging fear as normal and inviting the client to express feelings is therapeutic, fostering trust and emotional support.
Question 2 of 5
Lochia serosa usually is evident on days 4 to 10 postpartum. When teaching the client about postpartum care, how should the nurse describe lochia serosa?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lochia serosa, days 4-10 postpartum, is pinkish to brownish (
C) due to decreased blood and increased serous fluid. Dark red (
A) is lochia rubra, yellowish (
B) or clear (
D) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy, and the nurse is teaching the client about the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client's education has been effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Soft toothbrush (
A), swimming (
C), and Medical Alert bracelet (
D) reduce bleeding risk and ensure safety. Black stools (
B) indicate bleeding, and avoiding all leafy greens (E) is excessive.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cancer who is exhibiting signs and symptoms that death is near. The client's daughter says that she does not want her mother to receive morphine because it will hasten her death. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine alleviates air hunger and anxiety in end-of-life care, improving comfort without necessarily hastening death, addressing the daughter’s concerns therapeutically.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted complaining of chest pain. Which of the following drug orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ampicillin, an antibiotic, is not indicated for chest pain, which is typically cardiac-related and treated with nitroglycerin, propranolol, or verapamil.