NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Order: Vancomycin HCl 1 g in 250 mL DW IVPB, infuse in 90 min. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 250 mL ÷ 90 min = 2.777 mL/min. 2.777 mL/min × 20 gtt/mL = 55.56 gtt/min, rounded to 56 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A client is sent to the psychiatric unit for forensic evaluation after he is accused of arson. His tentative diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder. In reviewing the client's record, the nurse could expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder is associated with a history of cruelty to animals , reflecting disregard for others. Consistent employment and remorse are unlikely. Intelligence is typically average or above.
Question 3 of 5
During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the upper-left quadrant. The infant is most likely in which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal heart tones loudest in the upper-left quadrant suggest a left occipital anterior position, where the fetus's back is aligned with the mother's left side. Other positions` positions are less likely.
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A patient with Alzheimer's disease is admitted with suspected dehydration after his daughter reports that he's refused to drink anything for the past 3 days.
Question 4 of 5
Which lab result is most expected with dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia (elevated sodium) is expected in dehydration due to water loss.
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Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for postpartal hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gravida 4 para 3 with a Caesarean section is at higher risk for postpartal hemorrhage due to multiparity and surgical delivery, which can lead to uterine atony and increased bleeding risk.