NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Question 1 of 5
When obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia and petechiae are common in ALL due to bone marrow suppression.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain management is the priority in acute pancreatitis to reduce patient distress and pancreatic stimulation. NG tubes, fluids, and ambulation follow based on orders and condition.
Question 3 of 5
Which client is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastric resection can lead to pernicious anemia due to reduced intrinsic factor production, impairing vitamin B12 absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with a hypertensive crisis. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperstat is given IV push for hypertensive crisis. It often causes hyperglycemia. The glucose level will drop rapidly after the medication is administered. Answer A is incorrect because this medication is given IV push. The client should be placed in dorsal recumbent position, not Trendelenburg, so answer C is incorrect. Answer D is incorrect because the medication is ordered IV push.