NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol increases hepatotoxicity risk with methotrexate, a key concern in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Food timing, vitamin C, and bedtime dosing are not critical.
Extract:
A child comes to the hospital after exposure to diphtheria and is given antitoxin.
Question 2 of 5
This type of immunity is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In passive artificial immunity, an antibody made in another organism is injected into the infected or presumed infected person to provide immediate immunity.
Extract:
An elderly male patient admitted with a diagnosis of R/O cerebral vascular accident has had a significant change in his blood pressure: BP on admission was 160/100; an hour later BP went up to 180/110. The patient also appears 'sleepy'.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral facial drooping is a classic sign of a stroke, requiring immediate reporting to the provider for urgent intervention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
While assessing a 1 month-old infant, which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspiratory grunt. Inspiratory grunting is abnormal and may be a sign of respiratory distress in this infant.
Question 5 of 5
A 23 year-old single client is in the 33rd week of her first pregnancy. She tells the nurse that she has everything ready for the baby and has made plans for the first weeks together at home. Which normal emotional reaction does the nurse recognize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipation of the birth. Directing activities toward preparation for the newborn's needs and personal adjustment are indicators of appropriate emotional response in the third trimester.