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.
Extract:
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB commonly presents with chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An elderly client with peripheral vascular disease has been using a heating pad. The first sign of thermal injury related to the use of a heating pad or a hot compress is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Redness is the earliest sign of thermal injury due to vasodilation and inflammation. Swelling, blanching, and blisters appear later.
Extract:
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Question 4 of 5
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and edema in the perineal area post-episiotomy.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
While planning care for a preschool aged child, the nurse takes developmental needs into consideration. Which of the following would be of the most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressing shame. Preschoolers should show initiative, having resolved shame and doubt in the toddler stage.