NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Jane is a 30-year-old white female who presents to the neurology clinic with 2-year-history of progressive visual disturbance, emotional lability, impaired coordination, extremity weakness and aching, and dizziness. She says that she notices the symptoms more on very warm days and just after going to the gym.
Question 1 of 5
Given Jane's history, the most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progressive symptoms exacerbated by heat and exercise are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
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Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with a hypertensive crisis. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperstat is given IV push for hypertensive crisis. It often causes hyperglycemia. The glucose level will drop rapidly after the medication is administered. Answer A is incorrect because this medication is given IV push. The client should be placed in dorsal recumbent position, not Trendelenburg, so answer C is incorrect. Answer D is incorrect because the medication is ordered IV push.
Extract:
Besides acute glomerulonephritis, a sequela of Streptococcus infection would be:
Question 3 of 5
Nephritic syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease involving the joints, heart, CNS, and subcutaneous tissue, believed to be an autoimmune process triggered by Streptococcus infection.
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Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse on a cardiac step-down unit makes assignments for the team consisting of a registered nurse (RN), a practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client should be assigned to the PN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is the most stable client. The clients in options C and D require initial teaching. The client in option A is considered unstable since the dysrhythmia is a new onset.
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The physician prescribes Isordil 10 mg PRN TID and a nitroglycerin transdermal disc once a day for a patient with chronic angina pectoris. The patient asks the nurse why the Isordil is prescribed.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse's best response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isordil, a nitrate, dilates coronary arteries, increasing oxygen delivery to the heart.