NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis has a prescription for Viokase pancreatic enzymes to prevent malabsorption. The correct time to give pancreatic enzyme is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Viokase should be given with each meal and snack to aid digestion and prevent malabsorption in cystic fibrosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows the best intervention for preventing a postoperative infection is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective intervention to prevent postoperative infections, reducing pathogen transmission.
Question 3 of 5
A 20-year-old woman who has been laboring at home for several hours has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit at the hospital. The nurse has come in to assess her progress. Which of the following is indicative of being in the active phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The active phase of labor involves cervical dilation of 4-7 cm with contractions 3-5 minutes apart lasting 40-60 seconds. Option A fits this description.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman undergoes a 40-minute nonstress test for evaluation of the fetal heart rate (FHR) and accelerations. Which of the following test results is normal (reactive)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reactive nonstress test requires at least two accelerations of FHR by 15 bpm for 15 seconds within 20-40 minutes. No accelerations (
C) is considered normal (reactive) if other criteria are met, but typically, accelerations are expected. Options A, B, D do not meet standard reactive criteria.
Question 5 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.