NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: medication is very irritating to subcutaneous tissue
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered an IV bolus of Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) in normal saline for a client admitted with a spinal cord injury. Solu-Medrol has been shown to be effective in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solu-Medrol is used in acute spinal cord injuries to reduce inflammation and swelling, which can improve motor and sensory outcomes if given promptly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager and a case manager are talking to a group of new nurses about the differences of case management and care coordination. The nurse manager understands which to be true regarding the differences?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Case management focuses on holistic care and client-family dynamics, coordinating resources to meet complex needs. Other options are less accurate or incomplete.
Question 4 of 5
A 37-year-old postpartum client explains to the nurse she had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after the birth of her last child. To help prevent a DVT during this hospital stay, the nurse should encourage the client to do all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation promotes circulation and prevents DVT. Limiting ambulation increases risk. Stockings, hydration, and leg elevation reduce DVT risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client being treated with sodium warfarin has an INR of 8.0. Which intervention would be most important to include in the nursing care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 8.0 indicates a high risk of bleeding, so assessing for abnormal bleeding is the priority intervention.