NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with pain and paresis of the left leg is scheduled for an electromyography.
Question 1 of 5
Before the test, the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electromyography involves needle insertion into muscles to assess electrical activity, requiring patient education.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
To prevent drug resistance from developing, the nurse is aware that which of the following is a characteristic of the typical treatment plan to eliminate the tuberculosis bacilli?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering two anti-tuberculosis drugs. Resistance of the tubercle bacilli often occurs to a single antimicrobial agent.
Therefore, therapy with multiple drugs over a long period of time helps to ensure eradication of the organism.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via PT/INR, which assesses clotting time and therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation (typically INR 2.0–3.0). Platelet count, hemoglobin, and aPTT are not primary indicators for warfarin.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP). In order to prepare the client for this test, the nurse would
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer a laxative to the client the evening before the examination. Bowel prep is important because it will allow greater visualization of the bladder and ureters.
Extract:
You were walking in the hallway of the long term facility, you found Jeffrey surrounded by friends and visitors. He was unresponsive, no pulse, and no breathing.
Question 5 of 5
Which one is the most appropriate action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating CPR is the immediate action for an unresponsive patient with no pulse or breathing.