NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
At the well-baby clinic, the nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment
Question 1 of 5
The nurse follows certain sequence of the baby's assessment that includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing temperature first avoids influencing it, followed by weight, respiratory rate, and heart rate for a comprehensive evaluation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
While assessing a 1 month-old infant, which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspiratory grunt. Inspiratory grunting is abnormal and may be a sign of respiratory distress in this infant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care, knowing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Foster children often face chronic stress and unstable environments, increasing risks for asthma (due to environmental factors), sleep problems, aggressive behavior, and ADHD. Claustrophobia and bipolar disorder are less commonly associated with this population.
Extract:
Which symptom listed below would indicate a complication following thyroidectomy?
Question 4 of 5
Sore throat.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to hypocalcemia (a complication of thyroidectomy), the patient will experience muscle cramping from low calcium levels.
Extract:
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.