NCLEX-PN
PN Nclex Questions 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How should Lasix be administered to prevent hypotension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lasix should be administered over 1-2 minutes at approximately 1mL per minute to prevent hypotension. This slow administration helps to reduce the risk of adverse effects such as sudden drops in blood pressure.
Choice B is incorrect because Lasix does not need to be hung IV piggyback, choice C is incorrect as Lasix administration does not require it to be mixed with normal saline only, and choice D is incorrect as Lasix does not have to be specifically administered through a venous access device (VA
D) to prevent hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
The client is receiving heparin for thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity. Which of the following drugs reverses the effects of heparin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Protamine sulfate. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin, as it reverses its effects. Cyanocobalamin is a form of Vitamin B12 and is not used to reverse heparin effects. Streptokinase is a thrombolytic agent that is used to dissolve blood clots, not to reverse heparin effects. Sodium warfarin is an anticoagulant, but it is not the antidote for heparin.
Therefore, answers A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reverse the effects of heparin.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing assistant hitting the client in the long-term care facility can be charged with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assault is the appropriate charge in this scenario. Assault involves physically striking or touching someone inappropriately. Negligence (
Choice
A) refers to failing to provide proper care for the client.
Tort (
Choice
B) is a wrongful act committed against the client or their property. Malpractice (
Choice
D) is the failure to perform an act that should have been done or the improper performance of an act resulting in harm to the client. Since the nursing assistant physically struck the client, the charge of assault is most fitting.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Barriers to reporting elder abuse include victim shame, fear of reprisals, fear of loss of caregiver, and lack of knowledge of agencies that provide services. Many elders fear that reporting abuse results in their placement in long-term care because the current caregiver is the abuser.
Choice A is incorrect because knowledge of the frequency of elder abuse is not a significant factor in a victim's reluctance to report.
Choice B is also incorrect; while some victims may have feelings of undeservedness, it is not a common primary barrier to reporting abuse.
Choice C is incorrect as the lack of appropriate screening tools may hinder identification but is not a significant barrier for the client to admit being a victim.
Therefore, the correct answer is D, as the fear of reprisal or further violence if the incident is reported is a common and significant barrier for elderly clients to admit being a victim.
Question 5 of 5
Which task should not be performed by the licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A licensed practical nurse should not initiate a blood transfusion. LPNs can assist with transfusions and verify ID numbers but should not be assigned to initiate the procedure. Inserting Foley catheters, discontinuing nasogastric tubes, and obtaining sputum specimens are within the scope of practice for LPNs.
Therefore, options A, B, and C are tasks that LPNs can perform, making them incorrect choices.