NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin). Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinnitus indicates potential ototoxicity, a serious gentamicin side effect, requiring immediate reporting to prevent hearing loss. Nausea, headache, and fatigue are less urgent.
Extract:
Which of the following is the function of the frontal lobe?
Question 2 of 5
Recognized between right and left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions, including critical thinking and decision-making.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
While working with an obese adolescent, it is important for the nurse to recognize that obesity in adolescence is most often associated with what other finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor body image. Obesity often leads to decreased self-esteem and negative body image in adolescents.
Extract:
A patient's chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if these conditions were acute?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Migraines are not typically associated with acute hyperkalemia, unlike the other symptoms.