NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn to care for the umbilical cord. What should the nurse advise the mother to do if the cord becomes soiled with urine or feces?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing with mild soap and water, rinsing, and drying (
C) cleans the umbilical cord safely without irritation. Alcohol (
A) and povidone-iodine (
D) may be too harsh, and a dry cloth (
B) is ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An open fracture with protruding bone risks infection. Covering with a sterile dressing is the priority to prevent contamination. Traction or bandaging may worsen the injury.
Question 3 of 5
A client with acute alcohol intoxication is being treated for hypomagnesemia. During assessment of the client, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia can cause a positive Trousseau's sign, indicating neuromuscular irritability due to low magnesium levels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse knows that the client's symptoms will be most improved by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A warm shower reduces morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility and reducing inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered injections of Neumega (oprellvekin) for a client receiving chemotherapy for prostate cancer. Which finding suggests that the medication is having its desired effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neumega (oprelvekin) stimulates platelet production, so a platelet count of 250,000 mm³ indicates effectiveness.