NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, with a therapeutic range of 1.5–2.5 times the control value to ensure effective DVT treatment without bleeding risk. PT/INR (A,
C) monitor warfarin, and platelet count (
D) is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia but is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (dysuria) is a hallmark symptom of a UTI due to bladder mucosal irritation. Flank pain (
B) suggests kidney stones or pyelonephritis, vomiting/diarrhea (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and chest pain (
D) is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A young woman comes to the physician's office seeking contraceptive advice. The client reports all of the following. Which contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombophlebitis is a contraindication for oral contraceptives due to increased clotting risk. Past gonorrhea, family diabetes, or recent bladder infection are not absolute contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is scheduled for several diagnostic tests says to the nurse, 'I am worried about too much exposure to x-rays.' When responding to the client, the nurse understands that which of the tests scheduled for the client will involve x-ray exposure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: CT scans, cardiac catheterization, and barium enemas use x-rays for imaging, unlike MRI (magnetic fields), thyroid scans (radioisotopes), or nerve conduction tests (electrical).
Extract:
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Guthrie test is a secondary prevention measure, screening for PKU to enable early intervention.