NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Congenital hip dysplasia is suspected when the assessment data indicates which of the following in the newborn?
Question 1 of 5
Presence of Ortalani's click
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The presence of Ortalani's click when legs are abducted and asymmetry of gluteal folds are signs of congenital hip dysplasia.
Extract:
The child with a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchtis
Question 2 of 5
The child with a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchtis should be observed for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is characterized by inspiratory stridor and potential lethargy due to airway obstruction.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
How often should the nurse change the intravenous tubing on total parenteral nutrition solutions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to the high risk of bacterial growth in nutrient-rich TPN solutions, IV tubing should be changed every 24 hours. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking NG tube placement (e.g., via pH testing of aspirate) ensures the medication is delivered to the stomach, preventing aspiration. Crushing medication (
A) and flushing (
C) follow placement confirmation, and supine positioning (
D) increases aspiration risk.
Extract:
The nurse anticipates that one of the following medications will be given to the patient with hypothyroidism:
Question 5 of 5
IV calcium
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid (levothyroxine) replaces thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism.