NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who is being admitted to the medical floor with a bleeding ulcer exhibits all of the following. Which finding suggests that the client may be experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors are a classic sign of alcohol withdrawal, distinguishing it from bleeding ulcer symptoms like hypotension, dizziness, or pallor.
Question 2 of 5
A 62 year-old female is being seen on a home visit by a nurse. The patient reports she has been taking Premarin for years. Which of the following would indicate an over-dosage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema in the lower extremities may indicate a Premarin (over-dosage).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is making a home visit when a fire starts in the client’s kitchen trash can. The client has a fire extinguisher. The nurse should take which actions to properly operate the fire extinguisher? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Using the PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep), the nurse should pull the pin, aim at the fire’s base, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side to extinguish the fire. Shaking the canister is not required and may delay response.
Question 4 of 5
Medication bound to protein can have which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein-bound drugs are less available for receptor binding, reducing their therapeutic effect until unbound. This does not enhance availability, speed distribution, or increase metabolism directly. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 5 of 5
Vaccines provide what type of immunity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaccines stimulate the body to produce its own antibodies, providing active immunity. Passive immunity involves transferred antibodies, and transplacental is a type of passive immunity. Health Promotion and Maintenance