NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma clients as it promotes controlled breathing in a warm, humid environment, reducing the risk of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is planning for her daily visits. Which client should the home health nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foscarnet requires monitoring for toxicity, making this client a priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV heparin therapy for a pulmonary embolism. Which lab values would the nurse expect to order on this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PT, PTT, and INR are monitored to assess the therapeutic effect and safety of heparin, which affects blood clotting.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered continuous bladder irrigation for a client following a prostatectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hanging the solution 2-3 feet above the abdomen ensures proper flow by gravity without excessive pressure, maintaining effective irrigation.
Question 5 of 5
A 65-year-old client is admitted after a stroke. The nurse is concerned about skin breakdown and decubitus ulcer development. Which nursing intervention would best improve tissue perfusion to prevent skin problems?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing range-of-motion exercises and turning/repositioning the client promotes blood circulation, which enhances tissue perfusion and prevents pressure ulcers. Assessing the skin detects problems but doesn't improve perfusion, massaging erythematous areas can worsen tissue damage, and changing pads addresses hygiene but not perfusion directly.