NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction. While the client is receiving heparin, the nurse should have which of the following medications available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose, reversing its anticoagulant effects in case of bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse finds a person unresponsive on the floor. What is the initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respirations and pulse determines if CPR is needed, per ACLS guidelines. Compressions, positioning, or breathing are premature without confirming unresponsiveness and absence of pulse/breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is eating in the hospital cafeteria when a toddler at a nearby table chokes on a piece of food and appears slightly blue. The appropriate initial action should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perform 5 abdominal thrusts. This is the most effective method to clear a food obstruction in a toddler.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. Which medication should be kept nearby?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone (Narcan) should be kept nearby to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, common after surgery due to anesthesia or pain management. Nitroprusside , flumazenil , and diphenhydramine are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is collaborating with the registered nurse to conduct a developmental assessment of a 9-month-old client during a well-child visit. Which statement by the infant's parent should cause the PN concern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 9 months, infants should independently grasp objects. This indicates a potential fine motor delay requiring further evaluation.