NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Question 1 of 5
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DIC causes microthrombi in small vessels like cutaneous capillaries.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Convert 4 ounces to an equivalent amount in tablespoons.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons, so 4 ounces × 2 = 8 Tbsp. Other options are incorrect conversions.
Question 3 of 5
Acyclovir is the drug of choice for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is specifically effective against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) by inhibiting viral DNA replication. It is not the drug of choice for HIV, CMV, or influenza A. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a newborn about feeding their infant. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the defrost setting on a microwave prevents overheating formula, but the temperature must be checked. Partially used bottles should be discarded after 4 hours, formula is mixed 1:1, and adding new formula to used bottles risks contamination. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old pregnant client who is taking an iron supplement. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the adolescent about ferrous sulfate? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Because food delays absorption, the nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement between meals to increase absorption. The client should take the supplement with juice (preferably orange juice) or water, but not with milk or antacids. The nurse should also tell the client not to crush or chew extended-release forms of the drug.