NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation as part of her treatment for cancer. She asks what precautions are necessary for her to take because of the radiation therapy. The nurse replies that the client should not be around which of the following persons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: External radiation poses a risk to pregnant women due to fetal sensitivity to radiation exposure. Sick individuals, pacemaker users, or elderly persons are not specifically at risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol decanoate is highly irritating to subcutaneous tissue, requiring deep IM injection into a large muscle (e.g., gluteus) to ensure proper absorption and minimize tissue damage. Massaging (
A) risks irritation, a 25-gauge needle (
C) is too small, and dividing doses (
D) is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A six-month-old client with a ventricular septal defect is receiving Lanoxin elixir for regulation of his heart rate. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 60 in the six-month-old receiving Lanoxin elixir (digoxin) should be reported immediately because bradycardia is associated with digoxin toxicity. The blood glucose, blood pressure, and respirations are not associated with administration of Lanoxin, so answers A, B, and D are incorrect.
Extract:
Which of the following group of clinical manifestations are seen hyperthyroidism?
Question 4 of 5
Palpations, tachycardia, cold intolerance.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism causes tachycardia, weight loss, and diarrhea due to increased metabolism.
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Question 5 of 5
When administering intravenous electrolyte solution, the nurse should take which of the following precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium infiltration can cause tissue necrosis, so preventing it is critical. Hypertonic solutions should be infused cautiously, potassium is typically limited to 60 mEq/L, and calcium's effect on digitalis is not a primary concern here. Physiological Adaptation