NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following nursing goals is MOST realistic and appropriate in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: irreversible disease that leads to permanent physical limitations
Question 2 of 5
A client has autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. To determine the client's response to treatment, the nurse would monitor:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Platelet count is the primary indicator of treatment response in autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, as the condition is characterized by low platelets.
Question 3 of 5
Whole blood is primarily indicated for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is primarily used to treat extreme loss of blood volume (
A), such as in hemorrhagic shock, as it restores both volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Clotting factors (
B), anemia (
C), and acute bleeding (
D) may require specific blood components instead.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGam for a client with blood type A negative. The nurse understands that RhoGam is given to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RhoGam prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers exposed to Rh-positive fetal blood, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a client for risk of hyperphosphatemia, which piece of information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dietary intake, particularly of phosphorus-rich foods, is the most significant factor in assessing hyperphosphatemia risk, as excessive intake can elevate serum phosphate levels.