NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Pulsus Paradoxus is best described as
Question 1 of 5
Pulsus Paradoxus is best described as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated drop in systolic BP during inspiration.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult male who is diagnosed with probable appendicitis. Which assessment finding is most consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are typically seen in persons who have appendicitis. The pain of appendicitis is in the right lower quadrant, not the right upper quadrant. The white blood cell count is elevated in the person with appendicitis. The temperature of a person with appendicitis is likely to be a low-grade fever, not a high fever.
Extract:
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Question 3 of 5
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygenation and hydration prevent further sickling and promote tissue perfusion.
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Question 4 of 5
A client asks the nurse about the rhythm (calendar-basal body temperature) method of family planning. The nurse explains that this method involves:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rhythm method of family planning combines basal body temperature measurement with analysis of cervical mucus changes to determine the fertile period. This method helps identify safe and unsafe periods for sexual intercourse. A natural family planning method, the rhythm method doesn't involve use of chemical barriers, hormones, or mechanical barriers.
Question 5 of 5
A client with sickle cell disease is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to prevent a vasocclusive crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydration is needed to prevent slowing of blood flow and occlusion. It is important to perform the assessments in answers A, B, and C, but D is the best intervention for the prevention of the crisis.