NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for an excretory urography at 10 a.m. An order states to insert a saline lock I.V. device at 9:30 a.m.. The client requests a local anesthetic for the I.V. procedure and the physician orders lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA cream). The nurse should apply the cream at:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It takes up to 2 hours for lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA cream) to reach its maximum effectiveness.
Therefore, if the cannulation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., EMLA cream should be applied at 7:30 a.m. Applying EMLA at 6:30 a.m. is too early. The other time options are too late for the local anesthetic to be effective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enters complete remission with intensive induction of chemotherapy, but she relapses after 3 months of maintenance of chemotherapy with vincristine, prednisone, methotrexate and mercaptopurine. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy. On admission, her lab results came back with WBC 15000, Hemoglobin 8 mg/dl; platelet 94,000. She complains of ache all over her body, her gum bleeds very easily. Vital signs include BP 70/40; HR 130, RR 28; Temp 38°C
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are consistent with Leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising and petechiae result from low platelets, common in leukemia.
Extract:
Which of the following conditions indicate adrenal insufficiency in a critically ill patient?
Question 4 of 5
Hypoglycemia and hyperkalemia.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to decreased cortisol (anti-insulin) and decreased aldosterone (sodium) levels in Addison's disease, the patient experiences hypoglycemia and hyperkalemia.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client with heart failure. The client’s apical pulse is 56 beats per minute. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, and a pulse below 60 bpm warrants holding the dose and notifying the physician to prevent toxicity. Administering (
A) or reducing (
C) is unsafe, and rechecking (
D) delays intervention.