NCLEX NCLEX Certifications NCLEX-PN Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  A patient that has delivered an 8.2 lb. baby boy 3 days ago via c-section, reports white patches on her breast that aren't going away.

  Which of the following medications may be necessary?

  A. Nystatin

  B. Atropine

  C. Amoxil

  D. Loritab

  Correct Answer: A

  Thrush may be occurring and the patient may need Nystatin.

• Question 92:

  A nurse is instructing a person who had a left CVA and right lower extremity hemiparesis to use a quad cane.

  Which of the following is the most appropriate gait sequence?

  A. Place the cane in the patient's left upper extremity, encourage cane, then right lower extremity, then left upper extremity gait sequence.

  B. Place the cane in the patient's left upper extremity, encourage cane, then left lower extremity, then right upper extremity gait sequence.

  C. Place the cane in the patient's right upper extremity, encourage cane, then right lower extremity, then left upper extremity gait sequence.

  D. Place the cane in the patient's right upper extremity, encourage cane, then left lower extremity, then right upper extremity gait sequence.

  Correct Answer: A

  The cane should be placed in the patient's strong upper extremity, and left arm/right foot go together, for normal gait.

• Question 93:

  A 93-year-old female with a history of Alzheimer's Disease gets admitted to an Alzheimer's unit. The patient has exhibited signs of increased confusion and limited stability with gait. Moreover, the patient is refusing to use a w/c.

  Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the nurse?

  A. Recommend the patient remain in her room at all times.

  B. Recommend family members bring pictures to the patient's room.

  C. Recommend a speech therapy consult to the doctor.

  D. Recommend the patient attempt to walk pushing the w/c for safety.

  Correct Answer: B

  Stimulation in the form of pictures may decrease signs of confusion.

• Question 94:

  A nurse is working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. During the patient's history the patient reports, "I tore 3 of my 4 Rotator cuff muscles in the past."

  Which of the following muscles cannot be considered as possibly being torn?

  A. Teres minor

  B. Teres major

  C. Supraspinatus

  D. Infraspinatus

  Correct Answer: B

  Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, and Subscapularis make up the Rotator Cuff.

• Question 95:

  A diet high in fiber content can help an individual to __________.

  A. lose body weight fast

  B. reduce diabetic ketoacidosis

  C. lower cholesterol

  D. reduce the need for folate

  Correct Answer: C

  Fiber-rich foods (such as grains, apples, potatoes, and beans) can help lower cholesterol.

• Question 96:

  The nurse can promote relief of muscle pain, spasms, and tension by __________.

  A. having the client continue his activities as usual

  B. immobilizing the client

  C. applying heat, cold, pressure, or vibration to the painful area

  D. giving as much pain medication as needed to ease the muscle

  Correct Answer: C

  Superficial heat and cold, massage, pressure, or vibration can be applied to alleviate pain associated with muscle tension, pain, or spasms.

• Question 97:

  Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to __________.

  A. supplement vitamin pills

  B. balance body molecules

  C. cure many diseases

  D. help improve body defenses

  Correct Answer: D

  Controversy over what types of food to eat and not eat is still under investigation. Certain foods can help improve body defenses to possibly prevent certain diseases.

• Question 98:

  Light therapy can be effective for __________.

  A. overcoming weight problems

  B. helping with allergies

  C. use in alternative medical treatments

  D. working with sleep patterns

  Correct Answer: D

  Light therapy can be effective in treating problems associated with sleep patterns, stress, moods, jaundice in newborns, and seasonal affective disorders.

• Question 99:

  The nurse is caring for a patient who has a peripheral IV in her hand and a PICC line in the opposite arm. Which of these medications would be appropriate to administer in the peripheral IV?

  A. Erythromycin

  B. Tetracycline

  C. Vancomycin

  D. Cefazolin

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 100:

  The PN is caring for a patient in recovery who has had an open laparotomy. The patient has a coughing fit, and the PN notices the sutures have torn and a small loop of bowel has protruded from the incision.

  Which of these actions would be the least appropriate?

  A. The PN should maintain light pressure on the area.

  B. The PN should monitor the patient for shock.

  C. The PN should gently guide the loop of bowel back into the abdominal cavity.

  D. The PN should dampen a sterile towel and place it over the wound.

  Correct Answer: C