NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a 12-month-old diagnosed with intussusception. Which findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Intussusception is characterized by a sausage-shaped mass, paroxysmal pain with knee-drawing, and 'currant jelly' stools.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assists with data collection during a routine prenatal visit for a client at 36 weeks gestation. Which statement by the client is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased fetal movement may indicate fetal distress and requires immediate evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is admitted with a possible detached retina. Which findings would the nurse expect during the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Detached retina causes a visual field defect, like a blank area or curtain, due to retinal separation, unlike pain, halos (glaucoma), or tunnel vision.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered 1 mg of Stadol (butorphanol) to be given IM. The medication is available in 4 mg per mL. The nurse should administer:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: 1 mg ÷ 4 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. This ensures the correct dose of Stadol is administered.