NCLEX-PN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opiate antagonist. It attaches to opiate receptors and blocks or reverses the action of narcotic analgesics.
Choice 2 is incorrect because Labetalol is a beta blocker.
Choice 3 is incorrect because Neostigmine is an anticholinesterase agent.
Choice 4 is incorrect because Thiothixene is an antipsychotic agent.
Question 2 of 5
When a client with a major burn experiences body image disturbance, which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention classification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grief work facilitation helps address body image disturbance in burn clients by supporting grief resolution related to altered appearance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse reviewed the arterial blood gas reading of a 25 year-old male. The nurse should be able to conclude the patient is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis is indicated by elevated pH and low carbon dioxide levels, with no compensation noted.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is currently having a petit mal seizure in the clinic on the floor. Which of the following criteria has the highest priority in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patient safety should be the top concern about this patient.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has recently been diagnosed with symptomatic bradycardia. Which of the following medications is the most recognized for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine encourages increased rate of conduction in the AV node.