NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Arteriosclerosis:
Question 1 of 5
Arteriosclerosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Arteriosclerosis involves hardening of arteries due to calcium plaques and loss of elasticity.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which play activity is most appropriate for a 3-year-old with a hip spica cast?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A coloring book and crayons allow a 3-year-old in a hip spica cast to engage in a stationary, creative activity, so C is correct. Barbie dolls , toy telephone , and puzzles may be difficult due to the cast's restrictions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a 1-day-old neonate. Which of the following findings would indicate possible asphyxia in utero? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: C,D,F
Rationale: Failure of the toes to curl downward when the baby's soles are stroked and lack of response to a loud sound can be evidence that neurological damage from asphyxia has occurred. The normal responses would be that the toes curl downward with stroking and that the arms and legs extend in response to a loud noise. Weak, ineffective sucking is another sign of neurologic damage; a neonate should root and suck when the side of his cheek is stroked. A neonate should also grasp a person's finger when it's placed in the palm of his hand, do stepping movements when held upright with the soles touching a surface, and turn toward an object when his cheek is touched by it.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis who has a history of noncompliance. Which of the following actions by the nurse would represent appropriate care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ask a family member to supervise daily compliance. Direct-observed therapy (DOT) is a recognized method for ensuring client compliance to the drug regimen. A program can be set up to directly observe the client taking the medication in the clinic, home, workplace or other convenient location.
Question 5 of 5
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, simultaneous symptoms in a group suggest chemical exposure, likely affecting the respiratory system. The other conditions are less likely to cause acute, collective symptoms. Safety and Infection Control