NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is taking warfarin daily. The client's international normalized ratio (INR) is 2.4. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 2.4 is within the therapeutic range (2.0-3.0) for anticoagulation, indicating the dose should be continued as ordered.
Extract:
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 3 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Extract:
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Question 5 of 5
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular ventricular rhythm due to chaotic atrial activity.