NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a toddler ask the nurse how long their child will have to sit in a car seat while in the automobile. What is the nurse's best response to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Your child must use a car seat until he weighs at least 40 pounds.' Children should use car seats until they weigh 40 pounds.
Extract:
A 42-year-old man with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has frequent episodes of watery stool. He's nauseated and refuses to drink fluids. His body temperature is 102°F (38.9°C), his BP is 82/52, and his pulse is 112. He has 0.9% NS infusing at 150 ml/hour through a large-bore catheter.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of fluid is 0.9% NS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% NS is isotonic, matching body fluid osmolarity.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an elderly patient for signs of dehydration. Which of the following findings is most indicative of dehydration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes are a classic sign of dehydration, reflecting fluid loss. Increased urine output, hypertension, and weight gain suggest fluid overload or other conditions, not dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses' station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rewarding non-attention-seeking behaviors with unsolicited attention reinforces positive behavior, reducing the need for negative attention-seeking actions. Consistent staff approaches (contrary to A and
D) and limit-setting without ignoring the patient (
C) are also important, but B directly addresses behavior modification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is injected into the abdomen for consistent absorption, avoiding muscle tissue. Aspiration risks bleeding, massaging causes bruising, and a shorter needle (e.g., 5/8 inch) is used.