NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a cardioversion next week. What should the nurse plan to include when teaching the client about the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardioversion requires sedation, so the client must be NPO for 8 hours to prevent aspiration. The client is sedated, not awake, it's not typically repeated monthly, and it's used for atrial arrhythmias, not ventricular fibrillation.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being admitted with a diagnosis of possible pancreatitis. Which of the following is the best support for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's amylase level is elevated above the normal level of 200 U/L. This measurement is the most accurate indicator of pancreatitis and the most objective and specific. The answers in A, B, and D are also clinical manifestations of pancreatitis, but are not as specific as the laboratory value, so they are incorrect choices.
Question 3 of 5
A 25 year-old client, unresponsive after a motor vehicle accident, is being transferred from the hospital to a long term care facility. To which staff member should the charge nurse assign the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The RN is responsible for teaching and assessment associated with discharge and these activities cannot be delegated to the others listed.
Extract:
Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Question 4 of 5
Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine dilates bronchi, relieving bronchospasm in asthma and allergic reactions.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red blood in the dialysis tubing indicates a potential access site bleed or tubing disconnection, requiring immediate intervention to prevent blood loss. Mild hypertension (
A) and weight gain (
B) are common, and a normal potassium level (
D) is unremarkable.