NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Baby Larry was born with Down's syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
When performing physical assessment, the nurse should carefully evaluate the infant's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac anomalies often accompany other genetic problems such as Down syndrome. 30 to 40% of these infants have congenital heart defects.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client is unconscious following a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Place the client in a side-lying position to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus about the prescribed diet. The nurse should teach the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Currently, calorie-controlled diets with strict meal plans are rarely suggested for clients who have diabetes. A regular schedule of meals and snacks helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Extract:
Mr. Holland is a 55-year-old male patient who has a long history of ETOH abuse. He presently undergoes evaluation tests for suspected liver cirrhosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that a liver biopsy may be contraindicated in certain situations. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged prothrombin time indicates bleeding risk, a contraindication for liver biopsy.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 5 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.