NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 1 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.
Extract:
Which of the following can be considered balanced diet?
Question 2 of 5
Peanut butter sandwich, apple, and milk.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A balanced diet consists of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. A peanut butter sandwich, apple, and milk provide a balanced mix of these nutrients.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client, age 28, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. After staging, therapy is planned to include combination radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy with MOPP—nitrogen mustard, vincristine (Oncovin), prednisone, and procarbazine. In planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate which of the following side effects to contribute to a sense of altered body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common side effect of chemotherapy (e.g., vincristine) and radiation, significantly affecting body image. Pathologic fractures are not typical, and sterility or cushingoid appearance have less direct impact on body image. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 4 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A gravida 2 para 0 is admitted from the ER with spontaneous rupture of membranes. She states that she has seen the doctor only twice during the pregnancy and that she is unsure of her exact due date. Exam reveals the presence of green-tinged fluid in the vaginal vault. The fetus is noted to be in a LOP position with an FHR of 110 BPM. Based on the assessment, the nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green-tinged fluid (meconium) and FHR of 110 BPM suggest fetal distress. Infection, post-maturity, or TE fistula are less likely without additional signs.