NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which laboratory result would concern the nurse caring for a client who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and concerning, risking arrhythmias. Sodium 140, glucose 110, and calcium 8 are within normal ranges.
Question 2 of 5
The death of a beloved spouse places the surviving partner in which type of crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The unexpected death of a spouse is a situational crisis, arising from an unplanned event. Maturational crises are developmental, and reactive/nonreactive are not standard crisis categories. Coordinated Care
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn infant and observes low set ears, short palpebral fissures, flat nasal bridge and indistinct philtrum. A priority maternal assessment by the nurse should be to ask about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use during pregnancy. This cluster of facial characteristics is often linked to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can cause lifelong developmental delays.
Extract:
Which of the following indicate that the patient with Guillain Barre Syndrome is recovering?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following indicate that the patient with Guillain Barre Syndrome is recovering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Movement of toes and fingers indicates improving motor function, a sign of recovery.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 250 mg of acetaminophen PO to a child. The medication is available as 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 7.8125 mL, rounded to 7.8 mL. Other options are incorrect.