NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Extract:
Thirty-minutes after the blood transfusion was started, the patient complains of urticaria in the chest, abdomen and both thighs.
Question 2 of 5
The PN will implement which nursing action as a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urticaria indicates a possible transfusion reaction, and the priority is to stop the infusion to prevent further complications.
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Question 3 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis is receiving prednisone. The nurse knows the primary reason the client is receiving prednisone is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, suppresses bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis, reducing symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. It does not affect peristalsis, acid, or bacteria directly.
Extract:
A patient has an anaphylactic reaction within the 1st half hour after an IV infusion containing Ampicillin is started.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that the symptoms occurring during an anaphylactic reaction are the result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anaphylaxis causes bronchoconstriction and vasodilation, leading to respiratory distress and hypotension.
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Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia. The night before surgery, the client tells the nurse, 'I can't wait to have breakfast tomorrow.' Based on this statement, the nurse should formulate which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statement reveals a Deficient knowledge related to food restrictions associated with general anesthesia. The other options may be applicable but aren't related to the client's statement.