NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Question 1 of 5
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of bile reduces vitamin K absorption, impairing prothrombin synthesis and clotting.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 2 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
Extract:
Jane is a 30-year-old white female who presents to the neurology clinic with 2-year-history of progressive visual disturbance, emotional lability, impaired coordination, extremity weakness and aching, and dizziness. She says that she notices the symptoms more on very warm days and just after going to the gym.
Question 3 of 5
Given Jane's history, the most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progressive symptoms exacerbated by heat and exercise are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 4 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.