NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The physician has scheduled a client with hyperopia for LASIK surgery. Which statement describes the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The LASIK procedure uses an excimer laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The superficial layers of the cornea are lifted, and laser impulses reshape the deeper corneal layers. Answer A refers to radial keratotomy, and answer B refers to photorefractive keratotomy, so they are incorrect. Answer D is an incorrect statement. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not describe LASIK surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client is to have an epidural block to relieve labor pain. The nurse anticipates that the anesthesiologist will inject the anesthetic agent into the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an epidural block, the nurse should anticipate that the anesthesiologist will inject a local anesthetic agent into the epidural space, located between the dura mater and the ligamentum flavum in the lumbar region of the spinal column. When administering a spinal block, the anesthesiologist injects the anesthetic agent into the subarachnoid space. The ligamentum flavum and the area between the subarachnoid space and the dura mater are inappropriate injection sites.
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If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Question 3 of 5
If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 5½ months, infants typically receive two DTP doses (at 2 and 4 months).
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bleeding from esophageal varices. The factor that most likely contributed to the development of esophageal varices is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy alcohol consumption causes portal hypertension, leading to esophageal varices. Hydrocarbons , obesity , and vegetarianism are not direct causes.
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An elderly male patient admitted with a diagnosis of R/O cerebral vascular accident has had a significant change in his blood pressure: BP on admission was 160/100; an hour later BP went up to 180/110. The patient also appears 'sleepy'.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral facial drooping is a classic sign of a stroke, requiring immediate reporting to the provider for urgent intervention.