NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A sedentary, obese, middle-aged client is recovering from a right iliac blood clot. The nurse should develop a discharge plan with the client that will focus on participating in which of the following activities? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Rationales:
A) Aerobic activity (e.g., walking) improves circulation and reduces clot recurrence.
C) Weight control decreases venous pressure and clot risk.
D) Stress management reduces sympathetic activation, aiding vascular health.
B) Strength training is less critical for clot management and may be contraindicated initially.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a hip fracture is receiving heparin to prevent thromboembolism. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's effect is monitored via aPTT to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation.
Question 3 of 5
The client is scheduled to have an upper gastrointestinal tract series of x-rays. Following the x-rays, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A laxative is typically recommended after an upper GI series to help eliminate the barium used in the procedure and prevent constipation.
Question 4 of 5
In preparation for total knee surgery, a 200-lb client with osteoarthritis must lose weight. Which of the following exercises should the nurse recommend as best if the client has no contraindications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aquatic exercise reduces joint stress while promoting weight loss, ideal for osteoarthritis.
Question 5 of 5
During the early phase of burn care the nurse should assess the client for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the early phase, cell damage from burns releases potassium, causing hyperkalemia. Sodium levels typically decrease (hyponatremia), and metabolic acidosis is more common due to tissue hypoxia.