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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 138

Jenny Clarke

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

1. A patient has been ordered to get Klonapin for the first time. Which of the following side effects is not associated with Klonapin?

A) Drowsiness
B) Ataxia
C) Salivation elevated
D) Diplopia



2. A patient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is not a clinical sign of diabetes mellitus?

A) Polyphagia
B) Polyuria
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Lower extremity edema



3. A patient has fallen off a bicycle and fractured the head of the proximal fibula. A cast was placed on the patients lower extremity. Which of the following is the most probable result of the fall?

A) Peroneal nerve injury
B) Tibial nerve injury
C) Sciatic nerve injury
D) Femoral nerve injury



4. A nurse has been ordered to set-up Buck - s traction on a patient - s lower extremity due to a femur fracture. Which of the following applies to Buck - s traction?

A) A weight greater than 10 lbs. should be used.
B) The line of pull is upward at an angle.
C) The line of pull is straight
D) A weight greater than 20 lbs. should be used.



5. Which of the following motions is identified with the corresponding action?(Action- Turning palm of hand over to face in the anterior direction, dorsum of the hand is pointed downward toward the floor.)

A) Pronation
B) Supination
C) Abduction
D) Adduction



1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: A-C are associated side effects of Klonapin.

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: A-C are associated with diabetes mellitus.

3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: The head of the proximal fibula is in close proximity to the peroneal nerve.

4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: A straight line of pull is indicated with Bucks traction.

5. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Supination- 'Holding a bowl of soup in your hand.'

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