NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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 1 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.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 250 mg of acetaminophen PO to a child. The medication is available as 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 7.8125 mL, rounded to 7.8 mL. Other options are incorrect.
Extract:
A woman with an internal fetal monitor experiences a variable deceleration.
Question 3 of 5
Your priority nursing intervention would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable decelerations indicate cord compression, and oxygen administration is the priority to support fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
Which of the following statements made by the parents show good understanding about the infant's car safety tips?
Question 4 of 5
If my baby is over 15 pounds, she could use a seat belt.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rear-facing car seat in the back seat is the safest for infants, per safety guidelines.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings would be MOST concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: New-onset ventricular arrhythmias are life-threatening in myocardial infarction, indicating myocardial irritability and risk of sudden cardiac death, requiring immediate intervention. Chest pain relieved by rest (
A), mild hypertension (
B), and tachycardia (
C) are less urgent.