NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6-week-old infant is admitted with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding is characteristic of the infant with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis presents with a palpable, olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium due to pyloric muscle hypertrophy. Colicky pain is nonspecific, currant jelly stools suggest intussusception, and grain intolerance indicates celiac disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the parents of a newborn, does not indicate a need for further teaching about cord care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing hands before and after cord care prevents infection and is correct. The other statements reflect outdated or incorrect practices (e.g., alcohol is no longer recommended, and the cord should be kept exposed). Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hispanic individuals, particularly migrant agricultural workers, face higher exposure to pesticides, increasing injury risk. The other groups are less commonly involved in such settings. Safety and Infection Control
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a five-year-old child for surgery. The nurse notes that the child's parents are divorced and have joint legal custody. The informed consent for surgery has been signed by the mother. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consent from either parent with joint legal custody is sufficient for surgical procedures. Since the mother has provided informed consent, no further action is needed, and the nurse should continue preoperative preparation. Notifying the physician or surgery, or contacting the father, is unnecessary.
Extract:
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves both clotting and bleeding due to widespread coagulation activation.