NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.
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Question 2 of 5
The LPN/LVN in a long-term care facility sees and hears a nursing assistant give a resident a hard slap. What initial action should the LPN/LVN take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor ensures immediate investigation of abuse, protecting the resident. Monitoring, writing reports, or police involvement are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a group of pregnant women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol avoidance prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid reduces neural tube defects, low-impact exercise is safe, and caffeine limits reduce risks. OTC medications require provider approval.
Extract:
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Question 4 of 5
Which is a characteristic of heart rate in atrial fibrillation (AF)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular ventricular rhythm due to chaotic atrial activity.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 27 year-old client with asthma about their therapeutic regime. Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I need to limit my exercise, especially activities such as walking and running.' Limiting physical activity in an otherwise healthy, young client should not be necessary. If exercise intolerance exists, the asthma management plan should include specific medications to treat the problem such as using an inhaled beta-agonist 5 minutes before exercise. The goal is always to return to a normal lifestyle.