NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5.

Extract: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.

Which of the following would you most likely suspect?

A. Diverticulosis

B. Hypercalcemia

C. Hypocalcemia

D. Irritable bowel syndrome

Explanation: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for an adult who is being admitted to the unit for detoxification from alcohol. Which comment is the client most likely to make at this time?

A. I am so sorry for any trouble I've caused my family.

B. I'm not really an alcoholic you know. I'm doing this to please my wife.

C. I am so embarrassed. I know drinking is wrong.

D. My friends and family all tell me I am not an alcoholic.

Explanation: Denial is common in early alcohol detoxification, with clients often minimizing their problem or attributing treatment to external pressures.

Question 3 of 5.

A cooling blanket has been ordered for an adult who has a head injury and is running high fevers. The client starts shivering. What action is most appropriate for the LPN?

A. Add more blankets to warm up the client

B. Report immediately to the charge nurse

C. Increase the temperature of the cooling blanket

D. Continue to monitor the client because shivering is expected

Explanation: Shivering indicates the cooling blanket may be too cold, risking complications; reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper adjustment.

Question 4 of 5.

An adult is taking warfarin daily. The client's international normalized ratio (INR) is 2.4. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A. Increase the dose of warfarin by 2 mg

B. Withhold the warfarin and notify the physician

C. Administer the warfarin as ordered

D. Call the physician for a decrease in dosage

Explanation: An INR of 2.4 is within the therapeutic range (2.0-3.0) for anticoagulation, indicating the dose should be continued as ordered.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which comment by the client is of most concern to the nurse?

A. I have a grapefruit almost every day for breakfast.'

B. My muscles were very tired after exercising yesterday.'

C. I have lost three pounds in the last two weeks.'

D. When the nurse drew my blood last time, he left a bruise.'

Explanation: Muscle fatigue may indicate myopathy, a rare but serious side effect of cholestyramine, requiring immediate evaluation. Grapefruit, weight loss, and bruising are not directly related to cholestyramine risks.