NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Initial postoperative nursing care for an infant who has had a pyloromyotomy would initially include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-operatively, the initial feedings are clear liquids in small quantities to provide calories and electrolytes.
Extract:
Mr. Leon Gamett, 45-years-old, was admitted with pneumococcal pneumonia & Tuberculosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative air pressure rooms prevent TB transmission, a priority intervention.
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Question 3 of 5
A 6-week-old infant is admitted with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding is characteristic of the infant with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis presents with a palpable, olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium due to pyloric muscle hypertrophy. Colicky pain is nonspecific, currant jelly stools suggest intussusception, and grain intolerance indicates celiac disease.
Question 4 of 5
A 23 year-old single client is in the 33rd week of her first pregnancy. She tells the nurse that she has everything ready for the baby and has made plans for the first weeks together at home. Which normal emotional reaction does the nurse recognize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipation of the birth. Directing activities toward preparation for the newborn's needs and personal adjustment are indicators of appropriate emotional response in the third trimester.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease mumbles incoherently and rambles in a confused manner. To help redirect the client's attention, the nurse should encourage the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folding towels and pillowcases is a simple activity that redirects the client's attention. Also, because this activity is familiar, the client is likely to perform it successfully. Cards, charades, and aerobic exercise are too complicated for a confused client.