NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with limited mobility about preventing blood clots. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs can impede venous return, increasing clot risk, so avoiding this is correct. Long car rides are a risk but not limited to two hours, and pillows under knees can worsen circulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings is associated with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nocturnal polyuria is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure due to fluid redistribution when lying down.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a client with a urinary tract infection. The client reports a history of penicillin allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: clarifying the type of allergic reaction is essential, as amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative and could cause a severe reaction
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for the client with chronic back pain. The nurse teaching the client with a TENS unit should tell the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin irritation is a common side effect of TENS; reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 5 of 5
Which action is contraindicated in the client with epiglottis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a tongue blade can trigger airway obstruction in epiglottitis, making it contraindicated.