NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing continuous cardiac monitoring for assigned clients. Which of the following cardiac rhythms would immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a lethal dyshythmia characterized by disorganized electrical activity in the heart ventricles. Because
of this erratic electrical activity, the heart muscles lose the ability to contract, resulting in loss of blood flow and pulse (ie, cardiac
arrest). Nurses who identify a client with VF should immediately check the pulse, start CPR, and prepare the client for defibrillation
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled to receive an oxytocin infusion to induce labor. The nurse should recognize that oxytocin infusion can lead to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal distress and potential cesarean delivery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant move a client. Which action, if observed, indicates that the nursing assistant needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bending from the waist strains the back, indicating improper technique. Wide stance, whole-body turning, and straight back are correct for safe client movement.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the assigned clients on a pediatric inpatient unit. Which client is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden unilateral arm weakness in a sickle cell crisis may indicate a stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice who is being treated with phototherapy. What action by the nurse would require the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clothing during phototherapy reduces skin exposure to light, decreasing treatment efficacy.