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NCLEX-PN Test Prep Actual Exam Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
2022/2023 NCLEX-PN Test Prep Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
• The A client with a hip fracture is receiving heparin sub- cutaneous. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor when administering this medication?
- Prothrombin time
- Vitamin K level
- Activated partial thromboplastin time
- Fibrin split levels
Answer C: aPTTs should be monitored on clients receiving
heparin. The goal is 1.5 to 2 times the control for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Answer A is used for the monitoring of Coumadin therapy. Answer B is the antidote for too much Coumadin. Answer D is not a test used for heparin or Coumadin.
• What teaching should the nurse reinforce to a young male adult regarding when he should perform testicular self- examinations?
- Weekly after becoming sexually
- Bimonthly after age 40 1 / 4
active B. Monthly while in the shower
NCLEX-PN Test Prep Actual Exam Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
2022/2023 NCLEX-PN Test Prep Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
- Annually on his birthday
Answer B: This is the American Cancer Society’s
recommendation for testicular examination. Answers A, C, and D are not the correct timing sequences for a testicular examination.
• The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with a hiatal hernia. Which would be included in the teaching plan?
- Eat a puréed diet
- Avoid the intake of sweets
- Remain in an upright position after meals
- Limit protein to 3 oz. once a day
Answer C: Remaining upright will decrease the chance of esophageal reflux.
Clients should avoid fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, alcohol, and spicy and acidic foods, which makes answers B and D incorrect.Puréed diets, as in answer A, are not recommended.• e nurse is in the process of administering PO medications.Which of the following drugs should not be administered at the same time? 2 / 4
NCLEX-PN Test Prep Actual Exam Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
2022/2023 NCLEX-PN Test Prep Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
- Levofloxacin (Levaquin) and Mylanta
- Furosemide (Lasix) and Simethicone (Mylicon)
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and Carbidopa (Sinemet)
- Sucralfate (Carafate) and docusate calcium (Surfak)
Answer A: Administering Levofloxacin (Levaquin) and Mylanta at
the same time will decrease the absorption of the fluoroquinolones. The drug combinations in answers B, C, and D are not contraindicated because the drugs in each combination do not affect one another.
• The nurse caring for a client with hyperthyroidism would expect which group of clinical manifestations to be exhibited?
- Confusion, weakness, and increased weight
- Shortness of breath, dyspnea, and
- Diuresis, hypokalemia, and tachycardia
decreased libido C. Restlessness, fatigue, and weight loss
Answer C: A hyperactive thyroid causes hypermetabolism and
increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Weight gain 3 / 4
NCLEX-PN Test Prep Actual Exam Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
2022/2023 NCLEX-PN Test Prep Questions and Answers with Explanations V5 PRACTICE EXAM 1
(STUDY MODE)
occurs with hypothyroidism, making answer A incorrect.Although tachycardia occurs with hyperthyroidism, diuresis and hypokalemia do not, so answer D is incorrect. Dyspnea can occur with this disorder, but clients exhibit increased libido, making answer B incorrect.
• Which medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client exhibiting tetany after thyroid surgery?
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Iodide
Answer A: Tetany is caused by a decrease in calcium. Answers B,
C, and D are not used in the treatment plan for clients with hypocalcemia.
• The nurse should assess a client who has a peptic ulcer for signs of bleeding. Which symptom would best indicate this complication?
- Melena
- Hematuria
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