NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol decanoate is highly irritating to subcutaneous tissue, requiring deep IM injection into a large muscle (e.g., gluteus) to ensure proper absorption and minimize tissue damage. Massaging (
A) risks irritation, a 25-gauge needle (
C) is too small, and dividing doses (
D) is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The measurement and documentation of vital signs is expected for clients in a long term facility. Which staff type would it be a priority to delegate these tasks to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The measurement and recording of vital signs may be delegated to UAP. This falls under the umbrella of routine task with stable clients. Other considerations for delegation of care to UAP would be: Who is capable and is the least expensive worker to do each task?
Extract:
The type of stool in cystic fibrosis is described as foul-smelling, frothy called steatorrhea.
Question 3 of 5
This is caused by presence of large amounts of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because of the lack of the pancreatic enzyme lipase, fats remain unabsorbed and are excreted in excessive amounts in the stool, causing steatorrhea.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client with asthma develops respiratory acidosis. Based on this diagnosis, what should the nurse expect the client's serum potassium level to be?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis causes potassium to shift from cells to the bloodstream, leading to hyperkalemia. This is a compensatory response to acid-base imbalance. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
Bradykinesia:
Question 5 of 5
Bradykinesia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradykinesia is slow initiation of movement, common in Parkinson's disease.