NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who is scheduled for several diagnostic tests says to the nurse, 'I am worried about too much exposure to x-rays.' When responding to the client, the nurse understands that which of the tests scheduled for the client will involve x-ray exposure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: CT scans, cardiac catheterization, and barium enemas use x-rays for imaging, unlike MRI (magnetic fields), thyroid scans (radioisotopes), or nerve conduction tests (electrical).
Question 2 of 5
A young woman comes to the physician's office seeking contraceptive advice. The client reports all of the following. Which contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombophlebitis is a contraindication for oral contraceptives due to increased clotting risk. Past gonorrhea, family diabetes, or recent bladder infection are not absolute contraindications.
Extract:
The patient who was admitted with Emphysema was receiving oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal prong. At the beginning of the shift, during nurses' rounds, the patient was noted to be lethargic although arousable; skin is flushed and respirations were down to 8/minute.
Question 3 of 5
Priority nursing intervention would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emphysema, high oxygen levels can suppress the respiratory drive, leading to hypoventilation. Reducing oxygen to 2 L/min is the priority to restore respiratory drive.
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Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist effective for nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy or postoperative settings. The other medications have different mechanisms. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is injected into the abdomen for consistent absorption, avoiding muscle tissue. Aspiration risks bleeding, massaging causes bruising, and a shorter needle (e.g., 5/8 inch) is used.