NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Question 1 of 5
Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine dilates bronchi, relieving bronchospasm in asthma and allergic reactions.
Extract:
B.C. is a 14-yr-old boy who was brought to the ER after he had sustained flame burns. He had been wearing masquerade costume during Halloween celebration when his costume was set ablaze by the lighted candles in the party room. He extinguished the fire by rolling on the floor. On admission, resuscitation was commenced with intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and wound dressing. On examination he was found to be a young man, not pale, but febrile (body temperature, 37.8°C). He was tachypneic, RR 26 per min, with audible breath sounds bilaterally. Burn assessment revealed a total body surface area involved of 30%, with mixed-thickness burns sparing some patchy areas of the back and the right upper limb. B.C. anterior chest was affected.
Question 2 of 5
For the first 24 hours after hospitalization, the nurse should primarily observe him for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inhalation burns are usually present with facial burns, regardless of the depth; the immediate threat to life is asphyxia from irritation and edema of the respiratory passages and lungs.
Extract:
Ron is 4-year-old child being discharge to home after an uneventful tonsillectomy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would suggest that the appropriate car seat for the child is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A booster car seat is appropriate for a bigger child like a 4-year-old, ensuring proper restraint and safety.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism might trigger a bipolar episode in a client predisposed to bipolar disorder. Episodes aren't known to be triggered by hyperglycemia, hypertension, or antiseizure medications.
Question 5 of 5
Steam inhalation is prescribed for a client. Which of the following safety precautions should the nurse include in the client's instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning off the humidifier when not in use prevents electrical hazards and bacterial growth. Distilled water is ideal but not critical, overfilling is unnecessary, and cleaning frequency depends on use.