NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
The nurse anticipates that one of the following medications will be given to the patient with hypothyroidism:
Question 1 of 5
IV calcium
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid (levothyroxine) replaces thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who has radiation pellets in his mouth for mouth cancer. The nurse discovers one of the pellets in the sheets. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using forceps to place the pellet in a lead-lined container minimizes radiation exposure safely. Checking the mouth, client handling, or calling first delays containment.
Question 3 of 5
A 40-year-old woman is admitted in labor with high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. She is started on magnesium sulfate. The nurse caring for her should be sure to keep which drug at the bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate, used for preeclampsia, can cause toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, reversing respiratory depression or cardiac effects, and must be readily available.
Extract:
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet increases colon pressure, contributing to diverticulosis formation.
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Question 5 of 5
The parents of a 7 year-old tell the nurse their child has started to 'tattle' on siblings. In interpreting this new behavior, how should the nurse explain the child's actions to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ethical sense and feelings of justice are developing. At age 7, children develop a sense of justice and fairness.