NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A woman with an internal fetal monitor experiences a variable deceleration.
Question 1 of 5
Your priority nursing intervention would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable decelerations indicate cord compression, and oxygen administration is the priority to support fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client, age 28, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. After staging, therapy is planned to include combination radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy with MOPP—nitrogen mustard, vincristine (Oncovin), prednisone, and procarbazine. In planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate which of the following side effects to contribute to a sense of altered body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common side effect of chemotherapy (e.g., vincristine) and radiation, significantly affecting body image. Pathologic fractures are not typical, and sterility or cushingoid appearance have less direct impact on body image. Physiological Adaptation
Question 3 of 5
A gravida 2 para 0 is admitted from the ER with spontaneous rupture of membranes. She states that she has seen the doctor only twice during the pregnancy and that she is unsure of her exact due date. Exam reveals the presence of green-tinged fluid in the vaginal vault. The fetus is noted to be in a LOP position with an FHR of 110 BPM. Based on the assessment, the nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Green-tinged fluid (meconium) and FHR of 110 BPM suggest fetal distress. Infection, post-maturity, or TE fistula are less likely without additional signs.
Extract:
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking increases the risk of thromboembolism with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication.
Extract:
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Question 5 of 5
A patient with cholelithiasis experiences discomfort after ingesting fatty foods because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gallstones obstruct bile flow, causing pain after fatty meals.