NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
If intubation is indicated for a patient with bleeding esophageal varices, the type of tube most likely to be used would be a (an):
Question 1 of 5
If intubation is indicated for a patient with bleeding esophageal varices, the type of tube most likely to be used would be a (an):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube compresses varices to control bleeding.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client with heart failure. The client’s apical pulse is 56 beats per minute. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, and a pulse below 60 bpm warrants holding the dose and notifying the physician to prevent toxicity. Administering (
A) or reducing (
C) is unsafe, and rechecking (
D) delays intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings would be MOST concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: New-onset ventricular arrhythmias are life-threatening in myocardial infarction, indicating myocardial irritability and risk of sudden cardiac death, requiring immediate intervention. Chest pain relieved by rest (
A), mild hypertension (
B), and tachycardia (
C) are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman comes to the physician's office seeking contraceptive advice. The client reports all of the following. Which contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombophlebitis is a contraindication for oral contraceptives due to increased clotting risk. Past gonorrhea, family diabetes, or recent bladder infection are not absolute contraindications.
Extract:
The nurse is conducting an intake interview with a new patient.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects assessment on spiritual beliefs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Describing faith provides a broader, more open-ended assessment of spiritual beliefs.