NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A nurse assigned to the pediatric unit has the following patients.
Question 1 of 5
Which one should be given priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Altered consciousness in an infant is a critical sign requiring immediate assessment for neurological issues.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting healthy nutritional practices is a proactive goal to prevent nutritional issues. The other options are either interventions or specific outcomes not universally applicable. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
Following a head injury a patient develops a deficiency in anti diuretic hormone (ADH).
Question 3 of 5
Normally secretion of ADH
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reabsorption of sodium and water in the tubules decreases urinary output and retains body fluids, preventing diuresis.
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Question 4 of 5
The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin) and phenobarbital for a client admitted with a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse knows that these drugs are administered for what purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin and phenobarbital are anticonvulsants used to prevent seizures, a common complication post-cerebrovascular accident. They do not promote sleep, prevent clots, or stop bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin). Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinnitus indicates potential ototoxicity, a serious gentamicin side effect, requiring immediate reporting to prevent hearing loss. Nausea, headache, and fatigue are less urgent.