NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed apixaban (Eliquis). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleeding gums indicate a potential bleeding complication with apixaban, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
Which neurological complication can occur when a vest restraint is too tight around the client's body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A too-tight vest restraint can cause strangulation, a life-threatening complication, by restricting breathing or neck movement.
Question 3 of 5
A diabetic primigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation asks the nurse why she had a fetal acoustic stimulation during her last nonstress test. Which of the following should the nurse include as the rationale for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal acoustic stimulation is used to startle and awaken the fetus, prompting movement to assess fetal heart rate reactivity during a nonstress test. It does not directly measure heart rate, stimulate contractions, or assess amniotic fluid.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is a computer operator has developed carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse can instruct the client to relieve the pain by managing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carpal tunnel syndrome results from median nerve compression, and managing this (e.g., with splints or exercises) relieves pain.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of burns is admitted with a 40% total body surface area injury. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid resuscitation is the priority to prevent hypovolemic shock in extensive burns.