NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The LPN/LVN in a long-term care facility sees and hears a nursing assistant give a resident a hard slap. What initial action should the LPN/LVN take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor ensures immediate investigation of abuse, protecting the resident. Monitoring, writing reports, or police involvement are secondary.
Extract:
The description that should be used for the soft swishing sounds of normal breathing heard when the nurse auscultate a patient's chest would be:
Question 2 of 5
The description that should be used for the soft swishing sounds of normal breathing heard when the nurse auscultate a patient's chest would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vesicular breath sounds are soft, swishing sounds heard over healthy lung fields.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is injected into the abdomen for consistent absorption, avoiding muscle tissue. Aspiration risks bleeding, massaging causes bruising, and a shorter needle (e.g., 5/8 inch) is used.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes a certified nursing assistant (CNA) placing a hot water bottle directly on the skin of a 90-year-old client. What action should the nurse take initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Direct placement of a hot water bottle on the skin risks burns, especially in an elderly client with fragile skin. Interrupting the procedure immediately prevents harm. Reporting, discussing later, or notifying the physician are secondary to stopping the unsafe action.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation, so taking it with food minimizes GI upset. Empty stomach (
A) increases irritation, stopping abruptly (
B) risks adrenal crisis, and potassium (
D) is relevant for diuretics, not corticosteroids.