NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Range
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has received information from unlicensed assistive personnel about assigned client situations. Which of the following situations should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full sharps container poses an immediate safety hazard and must be addressed first. Normal glucose , a discarded void , and procedure clarification are less urgent.
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Question 2 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease complains of 'choking' when he swallows. Which intervention will improve the client's ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-liquids are easier to swallow for Parkinson's patients with dysphagia. Withholding liquids risks dehydration. Full liquid diets may be too thin. Small meals help nutrition but not swallowing.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for a myelogram. Which of the following medications orders should be questioned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen (Motrin) has anticoagulant properties, increasing bleeding risk during a myelogram, a procedure involving spinal puncture. Other medications are safer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn delivered at home by a client addicted to heroin. Which of the following would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jitteriness at 24-48 hours. Withdrawal signs may not be evident for 1-2 days after birth. Irritability and poor feeding also are evident.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been receiving garamycin 65 mg IVPB every 8 hours for the past 6 days. Which lab result indicates an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garamycin (gentamicin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that can cause nephrotoxicity. A serum creatinine level of 2.0 mg/dL is elevated (normal range is approximately 0.6-1.2 mg/dL), indicating potential kidney damage, an adverse reaction. Answers A, B, and C represent normal or unrelated lab values.