NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent asks the nurse about a 6 year-old child's apparent need for punishment following a series of misbehaviors. The child was diagnosed with rheumatic fever a few weeks ago. Which response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A major manifestation of rheumatic fever that reflects central nervous system involvement is chorea. Early symptoms of chorea include behavior changes and clumsiness. Chorea is characterized by sudden, aimless, irregular movements of the extremities, involuntary facial grimaces, speech disturbances, emotional lability, and muscle weakness.
Question 2 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:
A patient is to have gastric gavage.
Question 3 of 5
When the gavage tube is inserted, the nurse should place the patient in the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High Fowler's position prevents aspiration during gastric gavage.
Extract:
Binu is a 45-year-old female patient who is admitted with a diagnosis of acute depression. She has history of inability to deal with her divorce.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would expect that one of the following drugs will be ordered for the patient which is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elavil (amitriptyline), a tricyclic antidepressant, is commonly used for depression.
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Question 5 of 5
When obtaining a health history on a menopausal woman, which information should a nurse recognize as a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unexplained vaginal bleeding is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy due to potential underlying pathology like endometrial cancer. The other options are not absolute contraindications. Health Promotion and Maintenance