NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted 3 days ago with bacterial pneumonia who has become short of breath, restless, and difficult to rouse. Which additional finding indicates to the nurse that the client may be developing sepsis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged capillary refill time suggests poor perfusion, a sign of sepsis, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is planning assignments for the day. Which clients will require the nursing staff to institute contact precautions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: MRSA, C. difficile, and VRE require contact precautions due to direct contact transmission. Pertussis and influenza require droplet precautions.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with dementia and suspects that the client may be experiencing elder mistreatment. Which of the following findings would be consistent with elder mistreatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Pressure injuries, significant weight loss, broken eyeglasses, and expired medications suggest neglect or mistreatment. Disorientation is expected in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should recognize that this condition is most likely the result of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive cow's milk intake in toddlers can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content and potential for gastrointestinal irritation.