NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
To assess the effectiveness of a vasodilator administered to lower hypertension
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should take the client's pulse and blood pressure:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking 30 minutes post-administration assesses the drug's peak effect on blood pressure.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol increases hepatotoxicity risk with methotrexate, a key concern in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Food timing, vitamin C, and bedtime dosing are not critical.
Extract:
The nurse notes that a patient exhibit the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 3 of 5
When recording on the patient's chart, the nurse should describe this gait as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity.
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Question 4 of 5
A 6-week-old infant is admitted with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding is characteristic of the infant with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis presents with a palpable, olive-shaped mass in the epigastrium due to pyloric muscle hypertrophy. Colicky pain is nonspecific, currant jelly stools suggest intussusception, and grain intolerance indicates celiac disease.
Extract:
In caring for a patient with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Question 5 of 5
In caring for a patient with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), the nursing diagnosis with the HIGHEST priority would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is the highest priority due to risk of respiratory failure in ALS.