NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank with Rationales Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should plan to teach a client who is taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin) to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so consulting a physician before dental work is essential to manage anticoagulation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which discharge instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever or jaundice post-cholecystectomy may indicate complications like infection or bile duct injury, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The mother calls the nurse to report that her toddler has just been burned on the arm. The nurse should advise the mother to first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Running cool water over the burn reduces tissue damage and pain, followed by wrapping in a clean cloth to protect the area before seeking medical care.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing assistant is taking care of a child in the arm restraint shown below. To provide care for this child, what should the assistant do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The restraint should remain in position. Removing the restraint or untaping the restraint will risk dislodging the I.V.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin B6 can reduce the effectiveness of levodopa, so clients should avoid B6 supplements.