NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Which of the following is considered a sequela of a staphylococcal infection that may result to glomerulonephritis?
Question 1 of 5
Infected burn wound
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci. Group A hemolytic streptococci can cause rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A new mother has some questions about PKU.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct regarding PKU?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PKU test is performed shortly after birth to detect phenylalanine levels.
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Question 3 of 5
When teaching adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases, what should the nurse emphasize that is the most common infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia. It has the highest incidence among sexually transmitted diseases, requiring emphasis on prevention.
Question 4 of 5
Order: Vancomycin HCl 1 g in 250 mL DW IVPB, infuse in 90 min. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 250 mL ÷ 90 min = 2.777 mL/min. 2.777 mL/min × 20 gtt/mL = 55.56 gtt/min, rounded to 56 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving an I.V. infusion of mannitol (Osmitrol) after undergoing intracranial surgery to remove a brain tumor. To determine whether this drug is producing its therapeutic effect, the nurse should consider which finding the most significant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The therapeutic effect of mannitol is diuresis, which is confirmed by an increased urine output. A decreased LOC and elevated blood pressure may indicate lack of therapeutic effectiveness. A decreased heart rate doesn't indicate that mannitol is effective.