NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with polysubstance abuse has been admitted to the hospital for detoxification. Which of the following drugs represents the most serious life-threatening situation during the withdrawal period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secobarbital, a barbiturate, poses the most serious risk during withdrawal, as it can lead to life-threatening seizures and delirium. Methadone and heroin withdrawal are uncomfortable but less likely to be fatal, and cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions is mammography used to detect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mammography is a screening tool used to detect breast tumors or cysts. It does not diagnose pain, edema, or epilepsy. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 3 of 5
When administering intravenous electrolyte solution, the nurse should take which of the following precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium infiltration can cause tissue necrosis, so preventing it is critical. Hypertonic solutions should be infused cautiously, potassium is typically limited to 60 mEq/L, and calcium's effect on digitalis is not a primary concern here. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
A client with polysubstance abuse has been admitted to the hospital for detoxification. Which of the following drugs represents the most serious life-threatening situation during the withdrawal period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secobarbital, a barbiturate, poses the most serious risk during withdrawal, as it can lead to life-threatening seizures and delirium. Methadone and heroin withdrawal are uncomfortable but less likely to be fatal, and cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV to a client with congestive heart failure. Before administering the medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so checking the apical pulse (holding if <60 bpm) is critical to prevent toxicity. Verifying the dose (
B) is good practice but secondary, administering over 5 minutes (
C) is correct but not pre-administration, and digoxin levels (
D) are checked periodically, not before each dose.