NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission for a client recovering from a stroke. Medication history reveals the drug clopidogrel (Plavix). Which clinical manifestation alerts the nurse to an adverse effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet drug, increases bleeding risk. Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a significant adverse effect requiring attention.
Question 2 of 5
The complete blood count of a client admitted with anemia reveals that the red blood cells are hypochromic and microcytic. The nurse recognizes that the client has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia, caused by insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsules can be difficult to swallow and may lodge in esophageal varices, increasing the risk of bleeding. An alternate form, such as a liquid, is safer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is floated to oncology from the postsurgical floor. The assigned client is almost finished with an infusion of doxorubicin for breast cancer. The floated nurse is not chemotherapy certified. Which nursing action is the priority in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority is to inform the charge nurse of the lack of chemotherapy certification, as doxorubicin requires specialized handling and monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: tremors and heat intolerance are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate