NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Question 1 of 5
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarse hair and brittle nails are typical in hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child admitted with a diagnosis of suspected child abuse. During painful procedures, the child remains quiet and watchful. When planning the care of a victim of child abuse, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assigning a consistent caregiver will best meet the child's need for safety and security. Playtime will be therapeutic for the child, but it does not have to be with same-age children, so answer A is incorrect. Answer C is too threatening to the child who has been abused, so it is incorrect. Answer D does not allow the child the chance to respond in an expected way, so it is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Upon entering a client's room, the nurse sees and smells smoke and flames. What is the best initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moving the client out of the room prioritizes patient safety, following the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) fire protocol.
Question 4 of 5
A 3 year-old child comes to the pediatric clinic after the sudden onset of findings that include irritability, thick muffled voice, croaking on inspiration, skin hot to touch, sits leaning forward, tongue protruding, drooling and suprasternal retractions. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These findings suggest a medical emergency and may be due to epiglottitis. Any child with an acute onset of an inflammatory response in the mouth and throat should receive immediate attention in a facility equipped to perform intubation or a tracheostomy in the event of further or complete obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnoses might be appropriate as Parkinson's disease progresses and complications develop?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson's disease leads to motor symptoms like rigidity and shuffling gait, causing impaired physical mobility. The other diagnoses are not typically associated with Parkinson's disease complications. Reduction of Risk Potential