NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman is scheduled for cataract surgery and is to give herself eye drops at home before coming in for outpatient surgery. When teaching the client how to administer eye drops, the nurse should include which information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eye drops are placed in the conjunctival sac for proper absorption and to avoid corneal irritation, unlike pupil, iris, or sclera placement.
Question 2 of 5
Why is it often necessary to draw a complete blood count and differential (CBC/differential) when a client is being treated with an antiepileptic drug (AED)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some AEDs cause aplastic anemia and megaloblastic anemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following conditions is mammography used to detect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mammography is a screening tool used to detect breast tumors or cysts. It does not diagnose pain, edema, or epilepsy. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 4 of 5
During the beginning shift assessment of a client with asthma who is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute, the nurse would be most concerned about which unreported finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Of the given findings this has the greatest risk for potential complications. Shallow and rapid respirations may indicate that the client is losing muscle strength required to breathe. The intermittent wheezes could be an indication of an increase in narrowed small airways and a worsening condition.
Question 5 of 5
A gravida 2 para 0 is admitted from the ER with spontaneous rupture of membranes. She states that she has seen the doctor only twice during the pregnancy and that she is unsure of her exact due date. Exam reveals the presence of green-tinged fluid in the vaginal vault. The fetus is noted to be in a LOP position with an FHR of 110 BPM. Based on the assessment, the nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green-tinged fluid (meconium) and FHR of 110 BPM suggest fetal distress. Infection, post-maturity, or TE fistula are less likely without additional signs.