NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
During examination of a 36-year-old woman's right breast, you palpate a lump.
Question 1 of 5
Which characteristic most suggests that the lump may be malignant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular shape is a concerning feature of malignant breast lumps.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is within the first 12 hours after the procedure.
Extract:
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves both clotting and bleeding due to widespread coagulation activation.
Extract:
Bradykinesia:
Question 4 of 5
Bradykinesia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradykinesia is slow initiation of movement, common in Parkinson's disease.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client who sustained an L1 to L2 spinal cord injury in a construction accident asks a nurse if he'll ever be able to walk again. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should respond by asking the client what he's already been told about his ability to walk again. After assessing the client's knowledge, she can better respond to the client's questioning. Option 1 provides the client with false hope, and option 2 may place the client on the defensive. Option 4 is an inappropriate response.