NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Atherosclerosis:
Question 1 of 5
Atherosclerosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits (plaques) in arterial walls, causing narrowing.
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Question 2 of 5
Convert 3.25 L to an equivalent volume in milliliters.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL, so 3.25 L × 1000 = 3250 mL. Other options are incorrect conversions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse collects data on a client shortly after kidney transplant surgery. Which postoperative finding must the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because kidney transplantation carries the risk of transplant rejection, infection, and other serious complications, the nurse should monitor the client's urinary function closely. A decrease from the normal urine output of 30 ml/hour is significant and warrants immediate physician notification. The other options are normal data collection findings.
Extract:
A patient is suspected of having thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity.
Question 4 of 5
During the initial assessment the nurse should specifically observe the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is a hallmark sign of thrombophlebitis due to venous obstruction.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse has an order for 75 mg of Demerol (meperidine) and 50 mg of Phenergan (promethazine) to be given to a post-operative client. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing medications separately and using different sites prevents incompatibility reactions. Combining in one syringe risks precipitation, the medications are synergistic, and dorsogluteal/deltoid sites are less preferred.