NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Daily weight tracks fluid status, diuretics reduce overload, fluid restriction prevents exacerbation, and activity improves cardiac function. High-sodium diets worsen heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
Following mitral valve replacement surgery a client develops PVC's. The health care provider orders a bolus of Lidocaine followed by a continuous Lidocaine infusion at a rate of 2 mg/minute. Which finding indicates that the client is experiencing lidocaine toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No measurable voiding in 4 hours. The concern is possible hyperkalemia, which could occur with continued potassium administration and a decrease in urinary output since potassium is excreted via the kidneys.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes penicillin potassium oral suspension 56 mg/kg/day in four divided doses for a client with anorexia nervosa who weighs 25 kg. The medication dispensed by the pharmacy contains a dosage strength of 125 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters of solution should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To determine the total daily dosage, set up the following proportion: 25 kg/X = 1 kg/56 mg, X = 1,400 mg. Next, divide the daily dosage by four doses to determine the dose to administer every 6 hours: X = 1,400 mg/4 doses, X = 350 mg/dose. The adolescent should receive 350 mg every 6 hours. Lastly, calculate the volume to give for each dose by setting up this proportion: X/350 mg = 5 ml/125 mg, X = 14 ml.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted who has a fractured humerus. The family says the child fell. Which piece of information would cause the nurse to suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Small round burns suggest cigarette burns, a specific sign of abuse. Frequent ER visits or bruising are concerning but less definitive; hand-holding is normal.
Extract:
Hypophonia:
Question 5 of 5
Hypophonia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypophonia is reduced speech volume, often seen in Parkinson's disease.