NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 16 year-old boy is admitted for Ewing's sarcoma of the tibia. In discussing his care with the parents, the nurse understands that the initial treatment most often includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: radiation and chemotherapy. The initial treatment of choice for Ewing's sarcoma is a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A twenty-one year old man suffered a concussion and the MD ordered a MRI. The patient asks, 'Will they allow me to sit up during the MRI?' The correct response by the nurse should be.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The MRI will require supine positioning.
Extract:
Ms. Wilson has undergone total thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
Following surgery, the patient should be observed for signs and symptoms of thyroid storm. Which of the following is consistent with thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia, such as a heart rate of 180 bpm, is one of the manifestations of thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition.
Extract:
A child with a croup has difficulty of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following interventions, if performed by the nurse should be a priority and most important for the patient:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen administration is the priority to address respiratory distress in croup, ensuring adequate oxygenation.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 37-year-old woman with metastatic ovarian cancer admitted for nausea and vomiting. The physician orders total parenteral nutrition (TPN), a nutritional consult, and diet recall. Which of the following is the BEST indication that the patient's nutritional status has improved after 4 days?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin levels are the best indicator of long-term nutritional status, reflecting protein stores. A level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal range 3.5–5.0 g/dL) suggests improved nutrition after TPN. Eating more (
A) is subjective, weight gain (
B) may reflect fluid retention, and low hemoglobin (
D) is unrelated to nutrition and more likely due to cancer or chemotherapy.