NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As the nurse observes the student nurse during the administration of a narcotic analgesic IM injection, the nurse notes that the student begins to give the medication without first aspirating. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This action is a direct threat to the client if the medication enters into the blood stream instead of the muscle. The purpose of aspiration with IM injections is to prevent the injection of the drug directly into the blood stream.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about cancer screening. Which of the following findings should the nurse suggest including as a possible warning sign of cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintentional weight loss is a cancer warning sign. BPH is benign, a mobile lesion is likely benign, and cough/fever suggest infection.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old primigravida is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of HELLP syndrome. Which laboratory finding is associated with HELLP syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets. Elevated hepatic enzymes are a key finding, so D is correct. Answers A, B, and C are not associated with HELLP syndrome.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hematocrit
Male: 42%-52%
(0.42-0.52)
Female: 37%-47%
(0.37-0.47) 29%
(0.29)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14-18 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12-16 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 9.7 g/dL
97 (g/L)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is scheduled to receive recombinant human erythropoietin and iron sucrose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythropoietin can increase blood pressure, so checking BP is essential. It's given IV or SC, not IM . Iron sucrose is standard , and holding erythropoietin requires lab evidence.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching about the use of the peak flow meter to evaluate airflow to a client newly diagnosed with asthma. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exhaling quickly is the correct technique for peak flow. Setting the indicator , recording the lowest reading , and using post-inhaler are incorrect.