NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: 2000 mL D5W IV infused in six hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 2000 mL ÷ 6 hours = 333.33 mL/h. (333.33 mL/h ÷ 60 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 83.33 gtt/min, rounded to 83 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Extract:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 3 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.
Extract:
Francis went into diabetic coma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse may observe which one as typical manifestation(s) of ketoacidosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep, rapid respirations are the body's effort to get rid of excess acid through breathing, a hallmark of ketoacidosis.
Extract:
On admission, the nurse gave the client a dose of epinephrine.
Question 5 of 5
The client is having typical side effects from epinephrine when the nurse observes that he is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased blood pressure and tachycardia are typical effects of epinephrine due to its sympathomimetic action.