NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Question 1 of 5
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing the environment prevents injury during a seizure, the nurse's primary responsibility.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hispanic individuals, particularly migrant agricultural workers, face higher exposure to pesticides, increasing injury risk. The other groups are less commonly involved in such settings. Safety and Infection Control
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory result would concern the nurse caring for a client who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and concerning, risking arrhythmias. Sodium 140, glucose 110, and calcium 8 are within normal ranges.
Extract:
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB commonly presents with chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy for cancer and develops thrombocytopenia. What should the nurse include in the client's plan of care because of the thrombocytopenia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk; avoiding injections prevents hematomas or hemorrhage. Positioning, fluid limits, or exercise don't address bleeding risk.