NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Rhogam is most often used to treat____ mothers that have a ____ infant.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rhogam is administered to RH-negative mothers who have an RH-positive infant to prevent the development of anti-RH antibodies in the mother's system.
Choice A (RH positive, RH positive) is incorrect because Rhogam is not used when both mother and infant are RH positive.
Choice B (RH positive, RH negative) is incorrect because Rhogam is used when the mother is RH negative, not RH positive.
Choice D (RH negative, RH negative) is incorrect as Rhogam is not typically needed if both mother and infant are RH negative.
Question 2 of 5
A child is seen in the emergency department for scarlet fever. Which of the following descriptions of scarlet fever is not correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae on the soft palate are not a typical finding in scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, often presenting with a strawberry tongue, red and swollen pharynx, and a sandpaper-like rash. The presence of petechiae on the soft palate is more commonly associated with conditions like rubella rather than scarlet fever.
Therefore, this description is not correct in the context of scarlet fever.
Question 3 of 5
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria. Based on the presenting signs and symptoms, which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Hypercalcemia. In this case, the patient's history of myeloma, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria suggests hypercalcemia. Elevated calcium levels can lead to polyuria, severe abdominal pain, and confusion. Diverticulosis (
Choice
A), characterized by small pouches in the colon wall, typically does not present with confusion and polyuria. Hypocalcemia (
Choice
C) is unlikely given the symptoms described. Irritable bowel syndrome (
Choice
D) does not typically cause confusion and polyuria as seen in hypercalcemia.
Question 4 of 5
You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit's refrigerator. Which of the following drugs, if found inside the fridge, should be removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nadolol (Corgard) should be removed if found inside the fridge because it is supposed to be stored at room temperature between 59 to 86 ºF (15 and 30 º
C) away from heat, moisture, and light. Storing it in the refrigerator can alter its effectiveness and stability.
Option B, the opened Humulin N injection, should not be stored in the refrigerator as it is an in-use product and can remain at room temperature for a certain period as per manufacturer guidelines. Option C, Urokinase (Kinlytic), and Option D, Epoetin alfa IV (Epogen), do not require refrigeration and can be stored at room temperature.
Therefore, Nadolol (Corgard) is the drug that should be removed from the fridge.
Question 5 of 5
A healthcare professional is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient suffers from conjunctivitis. Which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is Haemophilus aegyptius. Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae) is a causative agent of acute and often purulent conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. Yersinia pestis, Helicobacter pylori, and Vibrio cholerae are not associated with conjunctivitis. Yersinia pestis causes the plague, Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastric ulcers, and Vibrio cholerae causes cholera.