NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Highest priority for the patient with a diagnosis of leukemia:
Question 1 of 5
Implementation of reverse isolation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects the immunocompromised leukemia patient from infections.
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Question 2 of 5
During morning rounds, the nurse notices blood spots on the pillowcase of a child with acute lymphoid leukemia. The nurse should be most concerned about the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood spots suggest bleeding, likely due to low platelets (thrombocytopenia) in acute lymphoid leukemia, so C is correct. Red blood cell count , white blood cell count , and reticulocyte count are less directly related to bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these principles should the nurse apply when performing a nutritional assessment on a 2 year-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serving size at this age is about 2 tablespoons. A general guide is 1 tablespoon of solid food per year of age.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
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Question 5 of 5
The 5-minute Apgar of a baby delivered by C-section is recorded as 9. The most likely reason for this score is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanosis of the hands and feet (acrocyanosis) is common in newborns and may result in a 1-point deduction from a perfect Apgar score of 10.