NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Which of the following statements made by the parents show good understanding about the infant's car safety tips?
Question 1 of 5
If my baby is over 15 pounds, she could use a seat belt.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rear-facing car seat in the back seat is the safest for infants, per safety guidelines.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with insulin-dependent diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following signs is associated with hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremulousness is a classic sign of hypoglycemia, resulting from the body's sympathetic response to low blood sugar.
Question 3 of 5
An adult who is scheduled for several diagnostic tests says to the nurse, 'I am worried about too much exposure to x-rays.' When responding to the client, the nurse understands that which of the tests scheduled for the client will involve x-ray exposure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: CT scans, cardiac catheterization, and barium enemas use x-rays for imaging, unlike MRI (magnetic fields), thyroid scans (radioisotopes), or nerve conduction tests (electrical).
Question 4 of 5
Oxygen has been ordered for a client who was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure. Which assessment finding indicates that the oxygen has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decreased respiratory rate indicates improved oxygenation, alleviating respiratory distress in congestive heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steadily increasing vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) indicate impending delirium tremens, a severe alcohol withdrawal complication, requiring additional sedation to prevent seizures or cardiovascular collapse. Mild tremors (
B) are expected, decreased respirations (
C) contraindicate sedation, and GI distress (
D) is typical but less urgent.