NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A 78-year-old patient is admitted with pulmonary edema and given I.V. morphine sulfate.
Question 1 of 5
Why?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine slows breathing and reduces anxiety in pulmonary edema, easing respiratory distress.
Extract:
When changing Ms. Wilson's postoperative dressing, the nurse is careful not to introduce microorganisms into the surgical incision.
Question 2 of 5
This is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intact skin is the first line of defense against entry of microorganisms. A surgical incision is a portal of entry, so a technique that requires the absence of all microorganisms (surgical asepsis) is essential.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following signs and/or symptoms would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling of lower extremity. The most common signs of deep vein thrombosis are pain in the region of the thrombus and unilateral swelling distal to the site.
Extract:
When obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia and petechiae are common in ALL due to bone marrow suppression.
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Question 5 of 5
A toddler is diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder and a simple fracture of the right humerus. Which behavior most strongly suggests that the child's injuries stem from abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not crying when moved most strongly suggests child abuse. A victim of child abuse typically doesn't complain of pain, even with obvious injuries, for fear of further displeasing the abuser. Trying to sit up on the stretcher is a typical client response. Trying to move away from the nurse indicates fear of strangers, which is normal in a toddler. Difficulty answering the nurse's questions is expected in a toddler because of poorly developed cognitive skills.