NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Question 1 of 5
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monthly B12 injections maintain control in pernicious anemia due to absorption deficits.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a cardioversion next week. What should the nurse plan to include when teaching the client about the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardioversion requires sedation, so the client must be NPO for 8 hours to prevent aspiration. The client is sedated, not awake, it's not typically repeated monthly, and it's used for atrial arrhythmias, not ventricular fibrillation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with increased intracranial pressure. The best position for this client is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowlers. Maintaining the head of the bed at 15-30 degrees reduces cerebral venous congestion, helping to manage increased intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A client with dumping syndrome should ___ while a client with GERD should ___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying down after eating slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Sitting up prevents acid reflux in GERD. The other combinations are incorrect for these conditions. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
Thrombus formation is a danger for all post operative patients. The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In-bed exercises promote venous return, reducing the risk of thrombus formation.