NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen (avoiding a 2-inch radius around the umbilicus) to ensure proper absorption. Deltoid injection (
A) is incorrect, massaging (
B) risks hematoma, and dilution (
D) is unnecessary.
Extract:
Which of the following activities will be appropriate on the patient who was 7 - days post above-the-knee amputation?
Question 2 of 5
Muscle exercises
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle exercises promote strength and circulation, aiding recovery post-amputation.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which is an expected finding in the normal newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acrocyanosis (bluish extremities) is normal in newborns due to immature circulation. Undescended testicles, absent sucking pads, and retractions are abnormal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should be implemented
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning in high Fowler’s promotes lung expansion and eases breathing immediately in COPD. Bronchodilators, pursed-lip breathing, and oxygen adjustments are secondary, requiring orders or more time.
Extract:
After 1 minute after birth, the nurse notes that an infant is crying, has a heart rate of 140, has acrocyanosis, resists the suction catheter, and keeps arms extended.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should assign this infant an Apgar score of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crying (2), HR 140 (2), acrocyanosis (1), resists suction (2), extended arms (1) yield an Apgar of 8.