NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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
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
A woman is scheduled for cataract surgery and is to give herself eye drops at home before coming in for outpatient surgery. When teaching the client how to administer eye drops, the nurse should include which information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eye drops are placed in the conjunctival sac for proper absorption and to avoid corneal irritation, unlike pupil, iris, or sclera placement.
Question 4 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
Extract:
Which symptom listed below would indicate a complication following thyroidectomy?
Question 5 of 5
Sore throat.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to hypocalcemia (a complication of thyroidectomy), the patient will experience muscle cramping from low calcium levels.