NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing instruction to a client's family regarding home safety with thrombocytopenia. Which statement by the client's family indicates a need for further education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rugs pose a tripping hazard, increasing bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia. Other statements reflect safe practices to minimize bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A client with AIDS tells the nurse that he regularly takes echinacea to boost his immune system. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Echinacea may interact with antiretroviral medications, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A client has surgery scheduled in 2 weeks. He decides to donate his own blood ahead of time to be stored and used in case he needs a blood transfusion during his surgery. This type of blood donation is referred to as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autologous donation involves donating one’s own blood for personal use during surgery, reducing transfusion risks.
Question 4 of 5
The chart of a client with schizophrenia states that the client has echolalia. The nurse can expect the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echolalia in schizophrenia involves repeating words or phrases spoken by others, reflecting impaired communication processing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the urine output is bright red with clots. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: bright red urine with clots indicates potential bleeding, requiring immediate physician notification