NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted to a detoxification unit for withdrawal from alcohol. Which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered for the client upon admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamin (vitamin B1) prevents Wernicke's encephalopathy, a common complication in alcohol withdrawal due to deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A schizophrenic client talks animatedly but the staff are unable to understand what the client is communicating. The client is observed mumbling to herself and speaking to the radio. A desirable outcome for this client's care will be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Engages in meaningful and understandable verbal communication. The outcome addresses the impaired verbal communication deficit observed in the client.
Extract:
A 42-year-old man with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has frequent episodes of watery stool. He's nauseated and refuses to drink fluids. His body temperature is 102°F (38.9°C), his BP is 82/52, and his pulse is 112. He has 0.9% NS infusing at 150 ml/hour through a large-bore catheter.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of fluid is 0.9% NS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% NS is isotonic, matching body fluid osmolarity.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, with a therapeutic range of 1.5–2.5 times the control value to ensure effective DVT treatment without bleeding risk. PT/INR (A,
C) monitor warfarin, and platelet count (
D) is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia but is secondary.
Question 5 of 5
An adult who has just been diagnosed with diverticulitis asks the nurse if she will need a special diet. The nurse knows that the client should follow which type of diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet minimizes intestinal bulk, reducing irritation in diverticulitis. High protein, low fat, or full liquid diets are not specifically indicated for diverticulitis management.