NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A 42-year-old man with end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has frequent episodes of watery stool. He's nauseated and refuses to drink fluids. His body temperature is 102°F (38.9°C), his BP is 82/52, and his pulse is 112. He has 0.9% NS infusing at 150 ml/hour through a large-bore catheter.
Question 1 of 5
Which type of fluid is 0.9% NS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% NS is isotonic, matching body fluid osmolarity.
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Question 2 of 5
Why is it often necessary to draw a complete blood count and differential (CBC/differential) when a client is being treated with an antiepileptic drug (AED)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some AEDs cause aplastic anemia and megaloblastic anemia.
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.
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Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation as part of her treatment for cancer. She asks what precautions are necessary for her to take because of the radiation therapy. The nurse replies that the client should not be around which of the following persons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: External radiation poses a risk to pregnant women due to fetal sensitivity to radiation exposure. Sick individuals, pacemaker users, or elderly persons are not specifically at risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client has an open fracture. The priority would be to cover the wound and prevent further contamination. Manual traction should not be attempted, so answer A is incorrect. Swelling usually occurs with a fracture, making answer C an incorrect option. Changing the client to the prone position would cause excessive movement and is inappropriate, so Answer D is incorrect.