NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The provider orders Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.125 mg PO and furosemide 40 mg every day. Which of these foods would the nurse reinforce for the client to eat at least daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watermelon is high in potassium and will replace potassium lost by the diuretic. The other foods are not high in potassium.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's pre-op lab values. Which of the following lab results warrants immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A prothrombin time of 1 minute and 20 seconds is significantly prolonged, indicating a bleeding risk that requires immediate attention before surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol decanoate is highly irritating to subcutaneous tissue, requiring deep IM injection into a large muscle (e.g., gluteus) to ensure proper absorption and minimize tissue damage. Massaging (
A) risks irritation, a 25-gauge needle (
C) is too small, and dividing doses (
D) is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Extract:
The type of stool in cystic fibrosis is described as foul-smelling, frothy called steatorrhea.
Question 5 of 5
This is caused by presence of large amounts of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because of the lack of the pancreatic enzyme lipase, fats remain unabsorbed and are excreted in excessive amounts in the stool, causing steatorrhea.