NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following dietary choices should be avoided by a client with a recent bone marrow transplant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw apples may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for immunocompromised clients post-bone marrow transplant.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman is transferred to a psychiatric crisis unit with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder. The nurse knows which of the following comments by the client is MOST indicative of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissociative disorders involve detachment from reality, such as feeling disconnected from surroundings (depersonalization/derealization), as in choice B. Nightmares (
A) suggest PTSD, fear of dying (
C) indicates panic disorder, and checking locks (
D) points to OCD.
Question 3 of 5
When administering intravenous electrolyte solution, the nurse should take which of the following precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium infiltration can cause tissue necrosis, so preventing it is critical. Hypertonic solutions should be infused cautiously, potassium is typically limited to 60 mEq/L, and calcium's effect on digitalis is not a primary concern here. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has an order for 75 mg of Demerol (meperidine) and 50 mg of Phenergan (promethazine) to be given to a post-operative client. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing medications separately and using different sites prevents incompatibility reactions. Combining in one syringe risks precipitation, the medications are synergistic, and dorsogluteal/deltoid sites are less preferred.
Question 5 of 5
Initial postoperative nursing care for an infant who has had a pyloromyotomy would initially include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-operatively, the initial feedings are clear liquids in small quantities to provide calories and electrolytes.