NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge instructions to a client who was hospitalized for deep venous thrombosis that has now resolved. Which instructions should the nurse include to prevent reoccurrence? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
To prevent DVT recurrence: stay hydrated to reduce blood viscosity, elevate legs and dorsiflex to promote venous return, and resume exercise to enhance circulation. Travel restrictions are not absolute post-resolution, and cross-legged sitting impedes venous flow.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cancer received platelet infusions 24 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate the most therapeutic effect from the transfusions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelets deal with the clotting of blood. Lack of platelets can cause bleeding. Answers A, B, and C do not directly relate to platelets, so they are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for a client who is visually impaired. What safety precaution is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing scatter rugs prevents tripping, the most effective safety measure for a visually impaired client at home.
Question 4 of 5
Four clients arrive in the urgent care clinic. Which does the nurse anticipate to be the priority for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child who is confused and irritable with missing glyburide pills suggests a potential hypoglycemic emergency due to sulfonylurea overdose, which requires immediate intervention to prevent severe complications like seizures or coma.
Question 5 of 5
A woman brings her 6-month-old daughter to a clinic for a checkup and immunizations. The mother tells the nurse that her infant is cranky, has a bad cold, and has not eaten well the last days. She asks if the baby will still be able to get her shots. The child's temperature is 100.8°F. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mild fever and illness contraindicate vaccinations due to potential reduced immune response and difficulty distinguishing vaccine reactions from illness symptoms.