NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order that was left just before the shift change. What action should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relying on anyone else's interpretation is very risky. When in doubt, check it out with the person who wrote the difficult-to-read order.
Question 2 of 5
A Schilling test has been ordered for a client. What is the nurse's primary responsibility in relation to this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Schilling test, used to diagnose pernicious anemia, requires a 24-hour urine collection to measure vitamin B12 absorption after radioactive B12 administration. Blood, x-rays, or enemas are not involved.
Extract:
Immunity by antibody formation during the course of a disease is:
Question 3 of 5
Active natural immunity.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In active natural immunity, the infected person's immune system responds to the invading organism by producing antibodies specific for the invader.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida, 26 years old and 33 weeks gestation, is admitted to the hospital with painless vaginal bleeding. She reports that the bleeding, which started 2 hours ago, has lessened in amount. Which of the following measures should be included in the client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counting the number of pads used quantifies blood loss, aiding in the assessment of conditions like placenta previa, which causes painless bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
Light therapy can be effective for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Light therapy is effective for regulating circadian rhythms and treating sleep disorders, like seasonal affective disorder. It is not primarily used for weight, allergies, or general alternative treatments. Nonpharmacological Therapies