NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Hematocrit
39%-59%
(0.39-0.59)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a 2-week-old client who has tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following findings would be a priority to follow up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit indicates polycythemia, a serious complication of tetralogy of Fallot. Knee-chest relief , weight gain , and murmurs are expected.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who has had coronary artery bypass grafting. Which teachings are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Reporting infection signs , weight restrictions , and daily showers are correct. Sexual activity can resume earlier if stable, and lotion is not routine.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing hypertension with a group of people. Which person is at greatest risk for hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age, obesity, smoking, and family history of hypertension confer the highest risk, as seen in the 63-year-old Caucasian female.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is observing a nursing assistant providing care. Which action indicates that the nursing assistant understands universal precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a gown for soiled linen contact adheres to universal precautions, preventing contamination. Limited hand washing, excessive gloves, or no hand washing post-gloves are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is pregnant comes to the clinic for a first visit. The nurse gathers data about her obstetric history, which includes 3 year-old twins at home and a miscarriage 10 years ago. She is 8 weeks pregnant. Which description of her obstetric history is written correctly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gravida 3 para 1. Gravida is the number of pregnancies and Parity is the number of pregnancies that reach viability (not the number of fetuses). Thus, for this woman, she is now pregnant, had 2 prior pregnancies, and 1 viable birth (twins).