NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting healthy nutritional practices is a proactive goal to prevent nutritional issues. The other options are either interventions or specific outcomes not universally applicable. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
The nurse notes that a patient exhibit the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 2 of 5
When recording on the patient's chart, the nurse should describe this gait as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity.
Extract:
On admission, the nurse gave the client a dose of epinephrine.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having typical side effects from epinephrine when the nurse observes that he is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased blood pressure and tachycardia are typical effects of epinephrine due to its sympathomimetic action.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Huntington's chorea is characterized by choreiform movements, including writhing and twisting of the face and limbs, due to basal ganglia degeneration. The other disorders have different motor symptoms. Reduction of Risk Potential
Extract:
Mrs. Jones is receiving Digoxin and Lasix daily. Today, Mrs. Jones complains of nausea and her apical pulse is 130 and irregular.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and tachycardia suggest digoxin toxicity, often linked to hypokalemia from Lasix; holding digoxin and checking potassium is priority.