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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 134

Jenny Clarke

Sat, 25 Jan 2025

1. A nurse is reviewing a patient - s serum glucose levels. Which of the following scenarios would indicate abnormal serum glucose values for a 30 year-old male.

A) 70 mg/dl
B) 55 mg/dl
C) 110 mg/dl
D) 100 mg/dl



2. A mother of a newborn notices a nurse placing liquid in her babys eyes. Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the need for eyedrops following birth?

A) Eyedrops following birth help reduce the risk of eye infection.
B) Eyedrops are required by the law.
C) Eyedrops will keep the eye moist.
D) Eyedrops are required by law every 6 hours following birth.



3. A two-year old has been in the hospital for 3 weeks and seldom seen family members due to isolation precautions. Which of the following hospitalization changes is most like to be occurring?

A) Guilt
B) Trust
C) Separation anxiety
D) Shame



4. A patient has recently been prescribed Zidovudine (Retrovir). The patient has AIDS. Which of the following side effects should the patient specifically watch out for?

A) Weakness and SOB
B) Fever and anemia
C) Hypertension and SOB
D) Fever and hypertension



5. A patient has recently been prescribed (Norvasc). Which of the following side effect/s should the patient specifically watch out for?

A) Hypotension and Angina
B) Hypertension
C) Lower extremity edema
D) Peripheral sensory loss and SOB



1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: 60-115 mg/dl is standard range for serum glucose levels.

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Laws do require placement of eyedrops; however, physicians indicate a timeframe.

3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Separation anxiety can easily occur after six months during hospitalization.

4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Anemia and fever are associated with Zidovudines side effects.

5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Both angina and hypotension are associated with Norvascs side effects.

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