NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Mr. Dubin is admitted with a diagnosis of severe anemia. He was ordered two units of packed cells.
Question 1 of 5
Should Mr. Dubin develops hemolytic transfusion reaction, nurse will immediately stop the transfusion and then
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal Saline is compatible with blood transfusion and should be run to maintain IV access after stopping the transfusion. The physician must be informed after running the NS.
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Question 2 of 5
The parent of a preschooler with chickenpox asks the nurse about measures to make the child comfortable. The nurse instructs the parent to avoid administering aspirin or any other product that contains salicylates. When given to children with chickenpox, aspirin has been linked to which disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research shows a correlation between the use of aspirin during chickenpox and the development of Reye's syndrome (a disorder characterized by brain and liver toxicity).
Therefore, the nurse should instruct the parents to avoid administering aspirin or other products that contain salicylates and to consult the physician or pharmacist before administering any medication to a child with chickenpox. No research has found a link between aspirin use, chickenpox, and the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome, rheumatic fever, or scarlet fever.
Extract:
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Question 3 of 5
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, often leading to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
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Question 4 of 5
A child is sent to the school nurse by a teacher who has a written note that fifth disease is suspected. Which characteristic would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema on the face, primarily on cheeks giving a 'slapped face' appearance. This is a hallmark of fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
Extract:
Mr. Holland is a 55-year-old male patient who has a long history of ETOH abuse. He presently undergoes evaluation tests for suspected liver cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that a liver biopsy may be contraindicated in certain situations. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged prothrombin time indicates bleeding risk, a contraindication for liver biopsy.