NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV to a client with congestive heart failure. Before administering the medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so checking the apical pulse (holding if <60 bpm) is critical to prevent toxicity. Verifying the dose (
B) is good practice but secondary, administering over 5 minutes (
C) is correct but not pre-administration, and digoxin levels (
D) are checked periodically, not before each dose.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a child who has sickle cell anemia indicates understanding of how to reduce the incidence of crises?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration prevents blood viscosity, reducing sickle cell crisis risk. Outdoor play is beneficial, aspirin is risky, and travel mode is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
A 23 year-old single client is in the 33rd week of her first pregnancy. She tells the nurse that she has everything ready for the baby and has made plans for the first weeks together at home. Which normal emotional reaction does the nurse recognize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipation of the birth. Directing activities toward preparation for the newborn's needs and personal adjustment are indicators of appropriate emotional response in the third trimester.
Extract:
When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Question 4 of 5
When teaching an athletic teenage patient about nutritional intake, the nurse should explain that the carbohydrate food that would provide the quickest source of energy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice provides simple sugars for rapid energy absorption.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
In teaching clients with Buck's Traction, the major areas of importance should be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition, elimination, comfort, and safety are critical for clients in Buck's traction to prevent complications like pressure ulcers or constipation. ROM and isotonic exercises may not be feasible. Basic Care and Comfort