NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Question 1 of 5
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, often leading to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.
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Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with a neural tube defect asks the nurse what she can do to decrease the chances of having another baby with a neural tube defect. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all childbearing women increase folic acid from dietary sources and/or supplements. There is evidence that increased amounts of folic acid prevents neural tube defects.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following indicate that the nurse understands the plan of care for Marie?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects neutropenic patients from infections.
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Question 5 of 5
One aspect of implementation related to drug therapy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although documentation isn't a step in the nursing process, the nurse is legally required to document activities related to drug therapy, including the time of administration, the quantity, and the client's reaction. Developing a content outline, establishing outcome criteria, and setting realistic client goals are parts of planning rather than implementation.