NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A toddler is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a seizure, the nurse's first priority is to protect the child from injury.
To prevent injury caused by uncontrolled movements, the nurse must remove objects from the child's surroundings and pad objects that can't be removed. Restraining the child or placing an object in the child's mouth during a seizure may cause injury. Once the seizure stops, the nurse should check for breathing and, if indicated, initiate rescue breathing.
Extract:
The best indication that a patient with diabetes mellitus is successfully managing the disease after discharge is a
Question 2 of 5
significant loss of body weight.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A combination of diet, exercise, and medication is necessary to control the disease; the interaction of these therapies is reflected by well-controlled serum glucose.
Extract:
When providing discharge teaching to a family with AIDS, the nurse should teach the family:
Question 3 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a family with AIDS, the nurse should teach the family:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal dishwashing with hot soapy water is sufficient for AIDS patients, as HIV is not transmitted via dishes.
Extract:
The mother of the child with Leukemia asks the nurse about the life span of the RBC.
Question 4 of 5
The correct response is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days.
Extract:
Mrs. Jones is receiving Digoxin and Lasix daily. Today, Mrs. Jones complains of nausea and her apical pulse is 130 and irregular.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and tachycardia suggest digoxin toxicity, often linked to hypokalemia from Lasix; holding digoxin and checking potassium is priority.