NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antibodies present at birth interfere with vaccine-induced immunity until about 2 months.
Extract:
A young female patient comes to the physician because she has been experiencing fatigue and double vision. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis.
Question 2 of 5
When obtaining information from the patient, the nurse would expect her to report that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis symptoms worsen with activity and are more severe in the evening due to muscle fatigue.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine) 10 mg IM has been ordered for a client. The client is also to receive Stadol 2 mg IM. Before administering these medications, the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compazine (prochlorperazine) is incompatible with most medications, including Stadol (butorphanol), in the same syringe, as mixing may cause precipitation or reduced efficacy. Drawing them in separate syringes ensures safe administration. Monitoring vital signs (
A) is less critical, dilution (
B) is inappropriate, and verifying the route (
D) is unnecessary as IM is specified.
Extract:
The nurse doing a newborn assessment counts the infant's cord vessel.
Question 4 of 5
In a normal infant there are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There are three vessels: one vein (carries oxygenated blood to the fetus) and two arteries (return deoxygenated blood to the placenta) in a normal umbilical cord.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following conditions might blood be drawn for uric acid level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is characterized by elevated uric acid levels, which are measured to confirm diagnosis and monitor treatment. The other conditions do not typically involve uric acid testing. Reduction of Risk Potential