NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a retained placenta following a noneventful vaginal birth of a full-term infant. The nurse understands which of the following is true regarding a retained placenta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing retained placental fragments reduces infection and hemorrhage risks. Imaging is not typically used, nitroglycerin is rare, and the uterus may feel boggy, not firm.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about lifestyle modifications to manage hypertension. Which of the following modifications should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Hypertension management includes regular aerobic exercise (
B), the DASH diet (
C), weight loss (
D), and smoking cessation (F). Limiting fluids (
A) is not standard, and moderate alcohol (E) is acceptable.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vision changes and muscle weakness are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis due to demyelination
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.