NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is to have an epidural block to relieve labor pain. The nurse anticipates that the anesthesiologist will inject the anesthetic agent into the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an epidural block, the nurse should anticipate that the anesthesiologist will inject a local anesthetic agent into the epidural space, located between the dura mater and the ligamentum flavum in the lumbar region of the spinal column. When administering a spinal block, the anesthesiologist injects the anesthetic agent into the subarachnoid space. The ligamentum flavum and the area between the subarachnoid space and the dura mater are inappropriate injection sites.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new order for bupropion (Wellbutrin) for treatment of depression. The order reads 'Wellbutrin 175 mg. HD x 4 days.' What is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion (Wellbutrin) should be started at 100 mg BD for three days then increased to 150 mg BD. When used for depression, it may take up to four weeks for results. Common side effects are dry mouth, headache, and agitation. Doses should be administered in equally spaced time increments throughout the day to minimize the risk of seizures.
Extract:
The client with COPD has orthopnea.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is aware that one of the following is a correct description of orthopnea:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orthopnea is eased by sitting upright, reducing lung compression.
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 4 of 5
Important patient teaching on chest tube due to pneumothorax will include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent bubbling is normal in pneumothorax, indicating air evacuation.
Extract:
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a client with tuberculosis (TB) have?
Question 5 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.