NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 15 year-old client with a lengthy confining illness is most at risk for altered psycho-emotional growth and development due to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependence. The client role fosters dependency, which adolescents may react to with rejection or withdrawal.
Extract:
A 28-year-old male with history of diabetes has been found wandering around in a confused pattern. The male is sweaty and pale.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion, sweating, and pallor in a diabetic suggest hypoglycemia, requiring immediate blood sugar testing.
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Question 3 of 5
A woman had a hysterectomy this morning. She asks the nurse why she has to wear 'these uncomfortable stockings on my legs.' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compression stockings prevent deep vein thrombosis by promoting venous return, critical post-surgery.
Extract:
During the second phase of bum recovery, the nurse anticipates that the client will exhibit
Question 4 of 5
high serum potassium level.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An increased urinary output is a sign of adequate hydration during the second phase of burn recovery.
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Question 5 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace, a stool softener, is appropriate for constipation in immobilized clients, as it promotes softer stools without systemic effects. The other options are NSAIDs, not laxatives. Basic Care and Comfort