NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ominous periodic change in the fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recurrent fetal heart rate of 90-100 bpm at contraction ends indicates severe distress, an ominous sign.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin, the nurse should monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal bradycardia, which requires close monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse check before administering the dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: heparin’s therapeutic effect is monitored by aPTT, which should be 1.5–2 times the control value
Question 4 of 5
A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension is scheduled for a C-section. Before surgery, the nurse should keep the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left lateral position improves uterine perfusion and reduces pressure on the vena cava in clients with pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fever is a hallmark of bacterial pneumonia due to the body's response to infection.