NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
On admission, the nurse gave the client a dose of epinephrine.
Question 1 of 5
The client is having typical side effects from epinephrine when the nurse observes that he is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased blood pressure and tachycardia are typical effects of epinephrine due to its sympathomimetic action.
Extract:
The nurse notes that a patient exhibit the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 2 of 5
When recording on the patient's chart, the nurse should describe this gait as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client has an open fracture. The priority would be to cover the wound and prevent further contamination. Manual traction should not be attempted, so answer A is incorrect. Swelling usually occurs with a fracture, making answer C an incorrect option. Changing the client to the prone position would cause excessive movement and is inappropriate, so Answer D is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist effective for nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy or postoperative settings. The other medications have different mechanisms. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is within the first 12 hours after the procedure.