NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Order: Neupogen (filgrastim) 300 mcg subcutaneous. stat. The patient weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available 300 mcg/mL. If the recommended dose is 5 mcg/kg/d/kg pres. 10 studeoen the prescribed dose is safe, how many milliliters will you administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 132 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 60 kg. Safe dose: 5 mcg/kg × 60 kg = 300 mcg, matching the order. 300 mcg ÷ 300 mcg/mL = 1 mL. Other options are incorrect.
Extract:
The patient in anaphylactic shock is treated with emergency drugs.
Question 3 of 5
Which medications are usually given?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine reverses bronchoconstriction, and Benadryl reduces histamine-mediated symptoms.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse she is embarrassed when her child plays with other children because he does not share his toys or even interact with the other children. The nurse's response to the mother is based on the knowledge that a 2-year-old usually engages in which type of play?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years, children typically engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not interactively with others, a normal developmental stage that does not involve sharing.