NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which member of the multidisciplinary team would you most likely collaborate with when your pediatric client has had a traumatic amputation one or more months ago?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A prosthetist specializes in designing and fitting prosthetic limbs, making them the most appropriate team member to collaborate with for a pediatric client with a traumatic amputation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyskinesia, involuntary movements, is a common side effect of levodopa-carbidopa due to dopamine overstimulation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a total knee replacement. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying ice packs reduces swelling and pain post-knee replacement, promoting recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the pre-procedure teaching?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Clear liquid diet for 24 hours prevents residue, and sedation is common during colonoscopy. Regular medications may need adjustment, and overnight stays are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing assessment of a client with osteomyelitis of the left great toe reveals pain with partial weight-bearing, unsteady gait, and fever. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk for injury is the priority due to unsteady gait and pain, which increase the likelihood of falls in a client with osteomyelitis.