NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young boy is recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by the boy's mother indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laying a seizing child on their back risks aspiration; the correct position is on the side. The other statements reflect appropriate seizure management. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 2 of 5
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client. The client is also to receive Stadol 2 mg IM. Before administering these medications, the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compazine (prochlorperazine) is incompatible with most medications, including Stadol (butorphanol), in the same syringe, as mixing may cause precipitation or reduced efficacy. Drawing them in separate syringes ensures safe administration. Monitoring vital signs (
A) is less critical, dilution (
B) is inappropriate, and verifying the route (
D) is unnecessary as IM is specified.
Extract:
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Question 3 of 5
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monthly B12 injections maintain control in pernicious anemia due to absorption deficits.
Extract:
Classic symptoms of appendicitis:
Question 4 of 5
Classic symptoms of appendicitis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right lower quadrant pain, fever, and elevated WBC are classic appendicitis symptoms.
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Question 5 of 5
Signs of impaired breathing in infants and children include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal flaring, grunting, and seesaw breathing are signs of respiratory distress in infants and children. Quivering lips are not a recognized indicator of impaired breathing. Physiological Adaptation