NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a pulmonary embolism who is receiving Warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring for signs like epistaxis or hematuria. Hypertension, tachypnea, and fever are not primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of gestational hypertension. Which vital sign change is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 160/110 indicates severe gestational hypertension increasing the risk of complications like stroke or eclampsia and requires immediate intervention. The other vital signs are normal.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of a brain tumor is receiving Decadron (dexamethasone). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, causes weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Hypotension, hypoglycemia, and hair loss are not typical side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A client suspects that she is pregnant. She reports two missed menstrual periods. The first day of her last menstrual period was August 3. Her estimated date of confinement would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using Nägele's rule (LMP - 3 months + 7 days + 1 year), August 3 leads to an estimated delivery date of May 10.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes mucosal inflammation, leading to bloody diarrhea, a hallmark symptom.