NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia has been receiving IV vancomycin for the last 3 days. Which blood test trend is most important for the nurse to review when preparing to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin can cause nephrotoxicity, so monitoring creatinine levels is critical to assess kidney function.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year old is scheduled for a routine tonsillectomy. Which of the following lab findings should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white cell count of 16,000 is elevated, suggesting infection, which must be reported before surgery. Hemoglobin , platelets , and urine specific gravity are normal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking about diaper changes with a client who is 48 hours postpartum. The client states, 'I cannot change my baby's diaper as well as you can. Will you change it for me?' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client while they change the diaper builds confidence and promotes independence.
Question 4 of 5
In addition to disturbances in mental awareness and orientation, a client with cognitive impairment is also likely to show loss of ability in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Learning, creativity, and judgment. Cognitive impairments are due to physiological processes that affect memory and other higher-level cognitive processes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.