NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care, knowing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Foster children often face chronic stress and unstable environments, increasing risks for asthma (due to environmental factors), sleep problems, aggressive behavior, and ADHD. Claustrophobia and bipolar disorder are less commonly associated with this population.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, with a therapeutic range of 1.5–2.5 times the control value to ensure effective DVT treatment without bleeding risk. PT/INR (A,
C) monitor warfarin, and platelet count (
D) is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia but is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has been assigned to four clients in the emergency room, each experiencing one of these conditions. Which client condition would the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax with slight tracheal deviation to the right. Tracheal deviation indicates a life-threatening condition with risk of cardiac tamponade.
Extract:
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB commonly presents with chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation as part of her treatment for cancer. She asks what precautions are necessary for her to take because of the radiation therapy. The nurse replies that the client should not be around which of the following persons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: External radiation poses a risk to pregnant women due to fetal sensitivity to radiation exposure. Sick individuals, pacemaker users, or elderly persons are not specifically at risk.