NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who lives below the poverty level. While providing discharge teaching, the nurse notes that the client has received a prescription for warfarin (Coumadin) and will need to return to the clinic for regular lab work. Which of the following is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing transportation ensures the client can access lab monitoring for warfarin, critical for safe therapy in a low-income context.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia. The client’s latest laboratory results show a white blood cell count of 2,000/mm³. Which of the following nursing actions is the HIGHEST priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: a white blood cell count of 2,000/mm³ indicates neutropenia, and initiating neutropenic precautions is the priority to prevent infection
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ewing's sarcoma typically affects bones, causing localized bone pain as a primary symptom.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia following surgery. Which statement by a family member indicates that the nurse needs to do further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only the client should press the PCA button to prevent overdosing. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve acute asthma symptoms