NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 1 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with polysubstance abuse has been admitted to the hospital for detoxification. Which of the following drugs represents the most serious life-threatening situation during the withdrawal period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secobarbital, a barbiturate, poses the most serious risk during withdrawal, as it can lead to life-threatening seizures and delirium. Methadone and heroin withdrawal are uncomfortable but less likely to be fatal, and cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological.
Extract:
This is a 45-year-old patient who lost large amount of blood due to gunshot wound (GSW) on the thigh and abdomen. The patient develops hypotension while receiving transfusion.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following other symptoms, if seen in this patient, would be most significant in terms of realizing that a potential complication is occurring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Back pain in a blood transfusion reaction indicates kidney involvement, a significant complication requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Question 4 of 5
If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 5½ months, infants typically receive two DTP doses (at 2 and 4 months).
Extract:
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Guthrie test is a secondary prevention measure, screening for PKU to enable early intervention.