NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who has sustained a spinal cord injury. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Spinal cord injury often causes anesthesia (loss of sensation) and loss of position/vibratory sense below the injury level. Tingling or pain below the injury is less likely due to disrupted nerve pathways.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-myocardial infarction. Which activity should the nurse encourage to promote recovery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Light ambulation as tolerated promotes circulation and prevents complications like deep vein thrombosis, while avoiding overexertion post-myocardial infarction.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia can cause anemia due to bone marrow suppression, leading to fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed lansoprazole (Prevacid). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lansoprazole is most effective when taken before meals to reduce acid production.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with hematemesis. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intravenous pantoprazole reduces acid production and stabilizes bleeding in peptic ulcer disease.