NCLEX-PN Practice Set 1

1. What gauge needle would be appropriate for a subcutaneous injection?
A: 22 gauge
B: 25 gauge
C: 30 gauge
D: 20 gauge

2. What is the most common cause of a mitral valve stenosis?
A: colic
B: COPD
C: adenocarcinoma
D: rheumatic fever

3. How should an artificial eye be cleaned?
A: with soap and water
B: with hand sanitizer
C: with ethyl alcohol
D: with a special gel

4. What is the normal fetal heart rate?
A: 50 to 70 bpm
B: 120 to 160 bpm
C: 200 to 220 bpm
D: 70 to 100 bpm

5. On average, how much weight does a mother gain during pregnancy?
A: 10 to 15 pounds
B: 5 to 10 pounds
C: 25 to 30 pounds
D: 45 to 50 pounds

6. What is the best antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity?
A: calcium glutonate
B: magnesium glutonate
C: radium sulfate
D: barium extract

7. When should a pregnant patient be tested for alpha protein serum levels?
A: 4 to 6 weeks gestation
B: 18 to 20 weeks gestation
C: 2 to 4 weeks gestation
D: 8 to 10 weeks gestation

8. What percentage of infants have colic?
A: 25%
B: 50%
C: 75%
D: 5%

9. Which of the following is NOT a factor that causes the urine pH to be less than 4.5?
A: metabolic acidosis
B: anxiety
C: fever
D: high-protein diet

10. At what age should solids be introduced into an infant's diet?
A: 1 to 3 months
B: 2 to 4 weeks
C: 4 to 6 months
D: 10 to 12 months

Answer Key

1. B. A 25 gauge needle is preferred for subcutaneous injections.

2. D. Rheumatic fever is the most common cause of mitral valve stenosis.

3. A. Artificial eyes should be cleaned with soap and water.

4. B. The normal fetal heart rate is somewhere between 120 and 160 beats per minute.

5. C. Most mothers gain between 25 and 30 pounds during pregnancy.

6. A. The preferred antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity is calcium glutonate.

7. B. Pregnant women should have their alpha protein levels tested between 18 to 20 weeks into gestation.

8. A. About a quarter of all infants develop colic.

9. B. A diet high in protein, a fever, and metabolic acidosis can all cause the urine pH to drop below 4.5.

10. C. Solids can usually be introduced into the infant diet between the age of 4 and 6 months.