NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A young female patient comes to the physician because she has been experiencing fatigue and double vision. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis.
Question 1 of 5
When obtaining information from the patient, the nurse would expect her to report that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis symptoms worsen with activity and are more severe in the evening due to muscle fatigue.
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Question 2 of 5
During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the upper-left quadrant. The infant is most likely in which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal heart tones loudest in the upper-left quadrant suggest a left occipital anterior position, where the fetus's back is aligned with the mother's left side. Other positions` positions are less likely.
Question 3 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. Which of the following sites is most appropriate for an adult patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is safest for IM injections in adults, minimizing nerve or vessel damage. Deltoid and vastus lateralis are alternatives but less preferred, and dorsogluteal is avoided due to sciatic nerve risk.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following conditions might blood be drawn for uric acid level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is characterized by elevated uric acid levels, which are measured to confirm diagnosis and monitor treatment. The other conditions do not typically involve uric acid testing. Reduction of Risk Potential