NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum client requires teaching about breast-feeding. To prevent breast engorgement, the nurse should instruct her to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent breast-feeding empties the breasts and increases circulation, helping to remove fluid that may lead to engorgement. If the infant isn't ill or physically impaired and can breast-feed, the client shouldn't use an electric breast pump because this deprives the infant of optimal sucking and skin-to-skin contact with the mother. Applying warm, moist compresses stimulates the let-down reflex and causes the breasts to fill, which may lead to engorgement. A brassiere supports the breasts but doesn't prevent engorgement.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy should include teaching the parents about:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Range of motion exercises maintain mobility and prevent contractures in Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
Extract:
On admission, the nurse gave the client a dose of epinephrine.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having typical side effects from epinephrine when the nurse observes that he is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased blood pressure and tachycardia are typical effects of epinephrine due to its sympathomimetic action.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's pre-op lab values. Which of the following lab results warrants immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A prothrombin time of 1 minute and 20 seconds is significantly prolonged, indicating a bleeding risk that requires immediate attention before surgery.
Extract:
At the well-baby clinic, the nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment
Question 5 of 5
The nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment that includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing temperature first avoids influencing it, followed by weight, respiratory rate, and heart rate for a comprehensive evaluation.