NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parents of a school-age child with hemophilia to implement which of the following when the child develops bleeding into a joint? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Resting the joint and administering factor VIII therapy are critical to manage bleeding in hemophilia. Heat and physical therapy may worsen bleeding, and topical antifibrinolytics are not effective for joint bleeds.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 28-year-old client who is taking clozapine [Clozaril] states, 'Something is wrong. My son is drooling like a baby.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess salivation is a common side effect of clozapine. Providing a practical solution like a cup supports the client's comfort and addresses the mother's concern.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after fluticasone inhalation prevents oral thrush.
Question 4 of 5
A college student is asking the nurse about his grandfather, who just received a diagnosis of Huntington's disease. The student wants to know if he will have the disease, too. What should the nurse tell the student? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning a 50% chance of inheritance if one parent is affected, and it typically does not skip generations. It affects men and women equally, is not treatable (only symptom management is available), and the risk is not 75% but 50%.
Question 5 of 5
A client with iron deficiency anemia is taking iron supplements. The nurse emphasizes to the client that the drug will have increased absorption if taken with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron absorption is enhanced by vitamin C, found in orange juice, while milk and food can decrease absorption. Beta-carotene does not significantly affect iron absorption.