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 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 3 of 5
The mother of a child with chickenpox wants to know if there is a medication that will shorten the course of the illness. Which medication is sometimes used to speed healing of the lesions and shorten the duration of fever and itching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir can reduce the severity and duration of chickenpox symptoms if started early, particularly in high-risk patients.
Question 4 of 5
To decrease the likelihood of seizures and visual hallucinations in a client with alcohol withdrawal, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet, dimly lit room reduces sensory stimulation, decreasing the risk of seizures and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female with a long history of heroin addiction. The client tells the nurse that she started off using a small amount recreationally, but as time went on, she needed more and more heroin to feel a high. The nurse recognizes this as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerance is the need for increasing doses to achieve the same effect, as described in the client’s heroin use.