NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via the fecal-oral route?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food or water, unlike B, C, and D, which are primarily bloodborne.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement best describes electrolytes in intracellular and extracellular fluid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid, maintaining cellular function and fluid balance.
Question 3 of 5
A client had a colostomy done one day ago. Which of the following is an abnormal finding when assessing the stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A dark red stoma indicates inadequate blood supply, an abnormal finding requiring intervention. Mild edema, minimal bleeding, and rose color are normal postoperative findings.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of a client with cancer of the lungs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A persistent, changing cough is the most characteristic symptom of lung cancer, distinguishing it from symptoms associated with COPD, asthma, or tuberculosis.
Question 5 of 5
A serious complication of a total hip replacement is displacement of the prosthesis. What is the primary sign of displacement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain on movement and weight bearing indicates pressure on the nerves or muscles caused by the dislocation. Other symptoms of dislocation include an inability to bear weight and a shortening of the affected leg. Edema is not a primary sign of displacement.