NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The orthopedic nurse should be particularly alert for a fat embolus in which of the following clients having the greatest risk for this complication after a fracture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fat embolism is most common in long bone fractures, especially the femur, and in young adults. A 21-year-old with a femur fracture is at highest risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client who had major abdominal surgery is having delayed healing of the wound. Which laboratory test result would most closely correlate with this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low albumin indicates poor nutritional status, impairing protein synthesis needed for wound healing, directly correlating with delayed healing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve acute asthma symptoms
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the labs of a client admitted with viral hepatitis. Which of the following lab findings would the nurse expect for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Viral hepatitis typically causes increased AST, elevated ammonia, and low serum albumin due to liver damage, while ALT is usually increased, not decreased, and prothrombin time is prolonged.
Question 5 of 5
The client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is admitted in preparation for surgery. Which of the following should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count may indicate infection or inflammation, which requires prompt reporting before surgery.