NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth. If growth occurs at a normal rate, what would be the expected weight change at 6 months of age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Double the birth weight. Although growth rates vary, infants normally double their birth weight by 6 months.
Extract:
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar.
Question 2 of 5
The type of insulin expected to be ordered by the physician to treat Francis elevated blood sugar would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short-acting or regular insulin usually reaches the blood within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 4 hours, and stays in the bloodstream for 6 to 8 hours. Because of its short and predictable peak action, regular insulin is routinely used for intravenous administration.
Extract:
Following major abdominal surgery, Mrs. Lafayette, was started on Morphine infusion via PCA (patient's controlled analgesia) pump.
Question 3 of 5
Priority nursing care for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is a central nervous system depressant, and respiratory depression is a serious side effect, making respiratory status the priority.
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Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with a hypertensive crisis. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperstat is given IV push for hypertensive crisis. It often causes hyperglycemia. The glucose level will drop rapidly after the medication is administered. Answer A is incorrect because this medication is given IV push. The client should be placed in dorsal recumbent position, not Trendelenburg, so answer C is incorrect. Answer D is incorrect because the medication is ordered IV push.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following indicates a hazard for a client on oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic gowns can generate static electricity, posing a fire hazard with oxygen. The other options are safety measures that reduce fire risk. Reduction of Risk Potential