NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A 6-year-old boy with HIV and fever is being admitted to the unit.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse making the room assignment would place the child in a room with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the safest room assignment for a child with HIV and a fever. A child with HIV should not be placed with anyone infectious (croup, diarrhea) or with a bacterial infection (glomerulonephritis) due to the fever.
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Question 2 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.
Extract:
What should the nurse do in order for the participants get necessary information about changing their attitudes towards the issues of breast cancer prevention?
Question 3 of 5
Invite a speaker from the Cancer Society.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A survivor's story can emotionally engage participants, encouraging attitude changes toward prevention.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new order for bupropion (Wellbutrin) for treatment of depression. The order reads 'Wellbutrin 175 mg. HD x 4 days.' What is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion (Wellbutrin) should be started at 100 mg BD for three days then increased to 150 mg BD. When used for depression, it may take up to four weeks for results. Common side effects are dry mouth, headache, and agitation. Doses should be administered in equally spaced time increments throughout the day to minimize the risk of seizures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which comment by the client is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle fatigue may indicate myopathy, a rare but serious side effect of cholestyramine, requiring immediate evaluation. Grapefruit, weight loss, and bruising are not directly related to cholestyramine risks.