NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered Coumadin (sodium warfarin) for a client with a history of clots. The nurse should tell the client to avoid which of the following vegetables?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cauliflower is high in vitamin K, which can counteract the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, so it should be limited.
Question 2 of 5
A priority nursing diagnosis for a child following a tonsillectomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-tonsillectomy the priority is risk for injury/aspiration due to potential bleeding or swelling that could obstruct the airway. Nutrition communication and urinary elimination are secondary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic kidney disease reduces erythropoietin production, causing anemia, a common complication.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following changes in blood pressure readings should be of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing a prenatal client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: (A, B,
C) The individual's systolic and diastolic changes are more significant than the relatively high initial blood pressure readings. The systolic pressure went up 12 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure 18 mm Hg. This is a more significant rise than the increases in A-C choices, and client should receive more frequent evaluations and care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing breastfeeding with a postpartum client. Breastfeeding is contraindicated in the postpartum client with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV is a contraindication for breastfeeding due to the risk of viral transmission to the infant. Diabetes hypertension and thyroid disease are not absolute contraindications though they require management.