NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, results from inner ear damage.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 15 month-old child comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit after hospitalization for treatment of Kawasaki Disease. The nurse recognizes that which of the following scheduled immunizations will be delayed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MMR. Medical management of Kawasaki involves administration of immunoglobulins. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) is a live virus vaccine, and its administration should be delayed to ensure the body’s ability to form antibodies.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common chemotherapy side effects due to gastrointestinal irritation and require monitoring for dehydration or malnutrition. Increased appetite (
A) and energy (
D) are unlikely, and white blood cell count (
B) typically decreases (neutropenia).
Question 4 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns. The nurse knows that which of the following interventions for second-degree burns of the chest and arms will BEST prevent infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After extinguishing the fire, removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet prevents contamination and infection in second-degree burns. Soap or ointments (A,
C) are contraindicated in emergencies, and delaying action (
D) increases infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Protonix (pantoprazole) for a client with burns. The nurse recognizes that the medication will help prevent the development of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protonix (pantoprazole), a proton pump inhibitor, is prescribed to reduce gastric acid secretion and prevent stress-related mucosal damage, such as Curling's ulcer, which is common in burn patients due to stress and hypoperfusion. Answers B, C, and D are incorrect because Protonix does not directly address myoglobinuria, hyperkalemia, or paralytic ileus.