NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When taking the BP of a patient who has AIDS the nurse must:
Question 1 of 5
Wear clean gloves.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood and body fluid precautions require that hands be washed before and after patient care to minimize the risk of transmission.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, increasing the risk of arrhythmias in heart failure patients, so serum potassium must be monitored closely. Glucose (
B), cholesterol (
C), and hemoglobin (
D) are not directly affected by furosemide.
Question 3 of 5
To prevent drug resistance from developing, the nurse is aware that which of the following is a characteristic of the typical treatment plan to eliminate the tuberculosis bacilli?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering two anti-tuberculosis drugs. Resistance of the tubercle bacilli often occurs to a single antimicrobial agent.
Therefore, therapy with multiple drugs over a long period of time helps to ensure eradication of the organism.
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 4 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child admitted with a diagnosis of suspected child abuse. During painful procedures, the child remains quiet and watchful. When planning the care of a victim of child abuse, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assigning a consistent caregiver will best meet the child's need for safety and security. Playtime will be therapeutic for the child, but it does not have to be with same-age children, so answer A is incorrect. Answer C is too threatening to the child who has been abused, so it is incorrect. Answer D does not allow the child the chance to respond in an expected way, so it is incorrect.