NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following assessments is most important before starting the dialysis session?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure assessment prevents complications like hypotension during dialysis, a common risk in renal failure. Respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature are monitored but less critical.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the parents of a newborn, does not indicate a need for further teaching about cord care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing hands before and after cord care prevents infection and is correct. The other statements reflect outdated or incorrect practices (e.g., alcohol is no longer recommended, and the cord should be kept exposed). Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with insulin-dependent diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following signs is associated with hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremulousness is a classic sign of hypoglycemia, resulting from the body's sympathetic response to low blood sugar.
Question 4 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:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 5 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.