NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
After 1 minute after birth, the nurse notes that an infant is crying, has a heart rate of 140, has acrocyanosis, resists the suction catheter, and keeps arms extended.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should assign this infant an Apgar score of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crying (2), HR 140 (2), acrocyanosis (1), resists suction (2), extended arms (1) yield an Apgar of 8.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An elderly diabetic who has been maintained on metformin (Glucophage) is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can cause renal problems, and the contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization is nephrotoxic. The medication should be discontinued before the exam and replaced with insulin temporarily.
Question 3 of 5
Nurses caring for clients who have cancer and are taking opioids need to assess for all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addiction is not a primary concern in terminally ill clients receiving opioids for pain management.
Tolerance, constipation, and sedation are common side effects requiring assessment. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida, 26 years old and 33 weeks gestation, is admitted to the hospital with painless vaginal bleeding. She reports that the bleeding, which started 2 hours ago, has lessened in amount. Which of the following measures should be included in the client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counting the number of pads used quantifies blood loss, aiding in the assessment of conditions like placenta previa, which causes painless bleeding.
Extract:
When a patient is unconscious, the nurse should expect the patient to be unable to:
Question 5 of 5
When a patient is unconscious, the nurse should expect the patient to be unable to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unconscious patients cannot control elimination due to loss of voluntary muscle control.