NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. To determine the client's response to treatment, the nurse would monitor:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Platelet count is the primary indicator of treatment response in autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, as the condition is characterized by low platelets.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing the client with acute arterial occlusion, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute arterial occlusion causes ischemia, leading to cyanosis or blackened areas (gangrene) in distal areas like the toes due to lack of blood flow.
Question 3 of 5
If a client's waist measurement is 38 inches and the hip measurement is 45 inches, what is the client's waist-to-hip ratio. Record your answer rounded to two decimal places.
Correct Answer: 0.84
Rationale: Waist-to-hip ratio = Waist/ Hip = 38/ 45 ≈ 0.844, rounded to 0.84.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of fluid overload caused by congestive heart failure. Which findings would the nurse expect to find when reviewing client labs? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluid overload in CHF dilutes BUN and sodium, leading to decreased levels. Hematocrit decreases, and osmolality is typically normal or low.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBS is characterized by alternating constipation and diarrhea, often triggered by stress or diet, without structural abnormalities.