NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers cimetidine (Tagamet) to a 79 year-old male with a gastric ulcer. Which parameter may be affected by this drug, and should be closely monitored by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The elderly are at risk for developing confusion when taking cimetidine, a drug that interacts with many other medications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis 1 day ago. Which action by the client would require an immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging the leg (
D) risks dislodging the clot, causing embolism, requiring immediate intervention. Ambulation (
A), warm compresses (
B), and elevation (
C) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to the unit with a potassium level of $2.4 \mathrm{meq} / \mathrm{L}$. The client with a potassium level of $2.4 \mathrm{meq} / \mathrm{L}$ would exhibit symptoms of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium, 2.4 meq/L) causes symptoms like U waves on ECG, muscle weakness, and cramps. Peaked T waves occur in hyperkalemia. Muscle rigidity is not typical, and rapid respirations are more associated with acid-base imbalances.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is screening pediatric clients for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings would be consistent with DDH in a 3-week-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extra gluteal folds (
C) are a sign of DDH. The affected leg appears shorter, not longer (
A). Narrowing of the perineum (
B) and pelvic tilt (
D) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in a same-day surgery unit assigns the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide a hernia patient with a lunch tray. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The professional nurse can delegate tasks with an expected outcome. The UAP is given adequate information about the task and how to promote the best outcome.