NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
One day after being admitted with bipolar disorder, a client becomes verbally aggressive during a group therapy session. Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response shows that the nurse finds the client's behavior unacceptable, yet still regards the client as worthy of help. The other options give the false impression that the client is in control of the behavior; the client hasn't been in treatment long enough to control the behavior.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She enters complete remission with intensive induction of chemotherapy, but she relapses after 3 months of maintenance of chemotherapy with vincristine, prednisone, methotrexate and mercaptopurine. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy. On admission, her lab results came back with WBC 15000, Hemoglobin 8 mg/dl; platelet 94,000. She complains of ache all over her body, her gum bleeds very easily. Vital signs include BP 70/40; HR 130, RR 28; Temp 38°C
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are consistent with Leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising and petechiae result from low platelets, common in leukemia.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn infant and observes low set ears, short palpebral fissures, flat nasal bridge and indistinct philtrum. A priority maternal assessment by the nurse should be to ask about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use during pregnancy. This cluster of facial characteristics is often linked to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can cause lifelong developmental delays.
Extract:
A patient was placed on a low sodium diet. The family asks if they can bring some snacks from home.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse suggests that they bring foods low in sodium such as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh oranges are naturally low in sodium, suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Extract:
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Question 5 of 5
In a cardiovascular emergency, which arteries should you palpate to assess the patient's pulse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carotid and femoral arteries provide reliable pulses in emergencies, reflecting central circulation.