NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A colleague came in to work in your unit with scent of alcohol in his uniform. When asked, he claimed that on his way to work, a gentleman accidentally spilled a glass of wine on his shirt. However, you noted that his breath smells alcohol.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions will be best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the supervisor addresses potential impairment, ensuring patient safety.
Extract:
Atherosclerosis:
Question 2 of 5
Atherosclerosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits (plaques) in arterial walls, causing narrowing.
Extract:
At term, Ms. Star is admitted to the hospital in active labor which progresses normally. She delivers a baby boy. A few hours after Ms. Star's delivery, the nurse notes that Ms. Star has saturated two perineal pads with blood within a 20-minute period.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse takes first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus is a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, making fundus assessment the first action.
Extract:
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Question 4 of 5
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing the environment prevents injury during a seizure, the nurse's primary responsibility.
Extract:
This is a 45-year-old patient who lost large amount of blood due to gunshot wound (GSW) on the thigh and abdomen. The patient develops hypotension while receiving transfusion.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following other symptoms, if seen in this patient, would be most significant in terms of realizing that a potential complication is occurring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Back pain in a blood transfusion reaction indicates kidney involvement, a significant complication requiring immediate attention.