NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
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Cardiac output:
Question 1 of 5
Cardiac output:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac output is the volume of blood the left ventricle ejects per minute.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a total gastrectomy last week. Because of the type of surgery, the nurse should monitor the client carefully for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Gastrectomy removes intrinsic factor-producing cells, risking pernicious anemia, and rapid gastric emptying causes dumping syndrome. Ulcerative colitis, stress ulcers, hiatal hernia, and thrombophlebitis are not directly related to gastrectomy.
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The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following lab values should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A serum potassium of 5.9 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, which can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and requires immediate reporting.
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Highest priority for the patient with a diagnosis of leukemia:
Question 4 of 5
Implementation of reverse isolation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects the immunocompromised leukemia patient from infections.
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Question 5 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace, a stool softener, is appropriate for constipation in immobilized clients, as it promotes softer stools without systemic effects. The other options are NSAIDs, not laxatives. Basic Care and Comfort