NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While obtaining information about the client's current medication use, the nurse learns that the client takes ginkgo to improve mental alertness. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo can increase bleeding risk by affecting platelet function, so clients should report signs of bruising or bleeding to their physician.
Question 2 of 5
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would indicate a possible complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: abnormal finding, could indicate gestational diabetes (GDM), hazard of placental insufficiency
Question 3 of 5
A client undergoing 'cold-turkey' withdrawal from years of substance abuse is most at risk of serious life-threatening complications with which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal (
C) can cause life-threatening complications like seizures and delirium tremens. Heroin (
A), cocaine (
B), and marijuana (
D) withdrawal, while uncomfortable, are less likely to be fatal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn to care for the umbilical cord. What should the nurse advise the mother to do if the cord becomes soiled with urine or feces?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing with mild soap and water, rinsing, and drying (
C) cleans the umbilical cord safely without irritation. Alcohol (
A) and povidone-iodine (
D) may be too harsh, and a dry cloth (
B) is ineffective.
Question 5 of 5
Which snack selection by a client with osteoporosis indicates that the client understands the dietary management of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is rich in calcium, which is essential for bone health in osteoporosis management.