NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart block disrupts normal conduction, often requiring a pacemaker to maintain rhythm.
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Question 2 of 5
An infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth. If growth occurs at a normal rate, what would be the expected weight change at 6 months of age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Double the birth weight. Although growth rates vary, infants normally double their birth weight by 6 months.
Extract:
Stephen is a 58-year-old male patient who has a long history of alcoholism. He develops Laennec's cirrhosis, has ascites, jaundice and is confused.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing priority for Stephen is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion indicates hepatic encephalopathy, making safety measures the priority to prevent injury.
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Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary nutritional deficiency of concern for a strict vegetarian?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, making it a common deficiency in strict vegetarians, potentially leading to anemia or neurological issues. The other nutrients are more readily available in plant-based diets. Health Promotion and Maintenance