NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering iron by the $\mathrm{Z}$ track method. Which technique would the nurse utilize to prevent tracking of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The $0.2 \mathrm{ml}$ of air that would be administered after the medication with an intramuscular injection would allow the medication to be dispersed into the muscle. In the answer A, the muscle is small. Answer C is an incorrect procedure, and answer B doesn't help with prevention of tracking.
Extract:
A patient with cystic fibrosis has an order of aerosol treatment and physiotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
How will you carry out this order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aerosol treatment loosens secretions, followed by physiotherapy to clear them.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted to a detoxification unit for withdrawal from alcohol. Which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered for the client upon admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamin (vitamin B1) prevents Wernicke's encephalopathy, a common complication in alcohol withdrawal due to deficiency.
Extract:
When assessing an individual with a spontaneous pneumothorax, there is a danger of mediastinal shift.
Question 4 of 5
Mediastinal shift is described as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mediastinal shift involves tracheal deviation to the unaffected side due to pressure imbalance.
Extract:
Bradykinesia:
Question 5 of 5
Bradykinesia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradykinesia is slow initiation of movement, common in Parkinson's disease.