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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sutures with memory, such as chromic, plain, nylon, or other monofilaments, should be stretched tightly to remove any kinks in the strand before being handed to the surgeon.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stretching monofilaments with memory (e.g., nylon) can weaken them; kinks are avoided by proper handling, not stretching.
Question 2 of 5
Method to diagnosis & locate seizures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An EEG diagnoses and locates seizures by recording brain electrical activity (A). PET (B) and MRI (C) assess metabolism and structure, while CT (D) is less specific for seizure activity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a newborn. The nurse assesses which of the following reflexes by placing a finger in the newborn’s mouth?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sucking reflex (B) is elicited by placing a finger in a newborn’s mouth, triggering sucking. Moro (A) is a startle response, rooting (C) involves cheek stimulation, and Babinski (D) tests foot reflexes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following, if observed as a sudden change in the resident, is considered a possible warning sign of a stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech (C) is a classic, sudden stroke symptom (FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time). Dementia (A) and contractures (B) are chronic, and irregular heartbeat (D) is less specific.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering methergine, to treat PPH the nursing priority to check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methergine (for postpartum hemorrhage) is a vasoconstrictor; checking BP (C) is critical to avoid hypertensive crisis. Uterine tone (A) and lochia (D) are assessed, but BP is the priority.