NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on telemetry begins having premature ventricular beats (PVBs) at 12 per minute. In reviewing the most recent laboratory results, which would require immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient is at risk for ventricular dysrhythmias when the potassium level is low.
Question 2 of 5
Which clinical finding would the nurse expect to assess first in a newborn with spastic cerebral palsy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a neuromuscular impairment resulting in muscular and reflexive hypertonicity and the criss-crossing, or scissoring leg movements.
Extract:
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Question 3 of 5
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DIC causes microthrombi in small vessels like cutaneous capillaries.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be the best strategy for the nurse to use when teaching insulin injection techniques to a newly diagnosed client with diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observe a return demonstration. This is the best way to confirm the client has learned the proper psychomotor skill.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly diabetic who has been maintained on metformin (Glucophage) is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can cause renal problems, and the contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization is nephrotoxic. The medication should be discontinued before the exam and replaced with insulin temporarily.