NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Erythropoietin used to treat anemia in clients with renal failure should be given in conjunction with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, requiring iron, folic acid, and B12 for effectiveness. The other options are not directly related to erythropoiesis. Physiological Adaptation
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client has an open fracture. The priority would be to cover the wound and prevent further contamination. Manual traction should not be attempted, so answer A is incorrect. Swelling usually occurs with a fracture, making answer C an incorrect option. Changing the client to the prone position would cause excessive movement and is inappropriate, so Answer D is incorrect.
Extract:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 3 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new order for bupropion (Wellbutrin) for treatment of depression. The order reads 'Wellbutrin 175 mg. HD x 4 days.' What is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion (Wellbutrin) should be started at 100 mg BD for three days then increased to 150 mg BD. When used for depression, it may take up to four weeks for results. Common side effects are dry mouth, headache, and agitation. Doses should be administered in equally spaced time increments throughout the day to minimize the risk of seizures.
Extract:
A patient's chart indicates a history of hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would you not expect to see with this patient if these conditions were acute?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Migraines are not typically associated with acute hyperkalemia, unlike the other symptoms.