NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority on a newborn baby?
Question 1 of 5
Wrap the baby in a warm blanket.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score assesses the newborn's immediate condition, guiding further interventions.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which sign might the nurse see in a client with a high ammonia level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High ammonia levels, often due to liver dysfunction, can lead to hepatic encephalopathy, with coma as a severe symptom. The other signs are not directly related to hyperammonemia. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 3 of 5
To prevent drug resistance from developing, the nurse is aware that which of the following is a characteristic of the typical treatment plan to eliminate the tuberculosis bacilli?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering two anti-tuberculosis drugs. Resistance of the tubercle bacilli often occurs to a single antimicrobial agent.
Therefore, therapy with multiple drugs over a long period of time helps to ensure eradication of the organism.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is experiencing flashbacks. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A safe, calm environment reduces flashback intensity and promotes grounding. Avoiding discussion delays therapy, trigger exposure requires controlled settings, and isolation worsens symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates who are hypothermic typically develop bradycardia. Hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis, not metabolic alkalosis, are also seen in neonates with hypothermia. Neonates typically don't shiver.