NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Question 1 of 5
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygenation and hydration prevent further sickling and promote tissue perfusion.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is experiencing flashbacks. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A safe, calm environment reduces flashback intensity and promotes grounding. Avoiding discussion delays therapy, trigger exposure requires controlled settings, and isolation worsens symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered thiamine 100 mg IM for a client with chronic alcoholism. The primary reason for giving thiamine is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiamine is given to treat or prevent neurological symptoms, such as Wernicke's encephalopathy, caused by thiamine deficiency in chronic alcoholism.
Extract:
Following a CVA, a patient remains unresponsive to sensory stimulation.
Question 4 of 5
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that registers general sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and touch is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information like touch and pain.
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Question 5 of 5
A patient is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluid to be infused over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 drops per mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1,000 mL ÷ 8 hours = 125 mL/h. (125 mL/h ÷ 60 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 gtt/min, rounded to 31 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.