NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma is primarily driven by bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm, causing airway narrowing and obstruction. Inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are secondary contributors.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the development of a three-month-old boy in the well-baby clinic. Which of the following behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would be UNEXPECTED?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping objects is expected around 6 months, not 3 months, making this behavior unexpected. Holding the head erect (
A), turning to sound (
C), and spontaneous smiling (
D) are typical for a 3-month-old.
Question 3 of 5
A twenty-one year old man suffered a concussion and the MD ordered a MRI. The patient asks, 'Will they allow me to sit up during the MRI?' The correct response by the nurse should be.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The MRI will require supine positioning.
Question 4 of 5
A 16 year-old boy is admitted for Ewing's sarcoma of the tibia. In discussing his care with the parents, the nurse understands that the initial treatment most often includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: radiation and chemotherapy. The initial treatment of choice for Ewing's sarcoma is a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Extract:
Ms. Wilson has undergone total thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
Following surgery, the patient should be observed for signs and symptoms of thyroid storm. Which of the following is consistent with thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia, such as a heart rate of 180 bpm, is one of the manifestations of thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition.