NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When changing Ms. Wilson's postoperative dressing, the nurse is careful not to introduce microorganisms into the surgical incision.
Question 1 of 5
This is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intact skin is the first line of defense against entry of microorganisms. A surgical incision is a portal of entry, so a technique that requires the absence of all microorganisms (surgical asepsis) is essential.
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A. The nurse determines that the staff's care is appropriate if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A requires contact precautions for diapered patients due to fecal-oral transmission, necessitating a private room. Removing toys (
B) risks spreading contamination, a high-fat diet (
C) is inappropriate, and standard precautions alone (
D) are insufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A child with tetralogy of Fallot visits the clinic several weeks before planned surgery. The nurse should give priority attention to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment of oxygenation. Tetralogy of Fallot involves defects that reduce pulmonary blood flow, leading to cyanosis and polycythemia, which can cause neurologic complications if oxygenation is inadequate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with alcohol use disorder who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, preventing seizures and delirium. Haloperidol, fluoxetine, and lithium treat unrelated conditions.