NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6 year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is experiencing anorexia, moderate edema and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The child requests a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. What would the nurse's best response to this request?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with AGN who have edema, hypertension oliguria and azotemia may have dietary restrictions limiting sodium, fluids, protein and potassium. Giving the child a short explanation and offering to talk about an alternative is appropriate for this age.
Question 2 of 5
An adult has injured her ankle and asks her neighbor, a nurse, for assistance. The ankle appears swollen, and the client cannot move it without severe pain. Before arranging transport to the emergency room, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevation reduces swelling and pain in an acute ankle injury, preparing for safe transport to the ER.
Extract:
Prior to a cholecystectomy, the physician orders vitamin K.
Question 3 of 5
This is administered because it is used in the formation of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for prothrombin synthesis, correcting clotting deficits.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizzy spells. Cardiac dysrhythmias may cause a transient drop in cardiac output and decreased blood flow to the brain. Near syncope refers to lightheadedness, dizziness, temporary confusion. Such 'spells' may indicate runs of ventricular tachycardia or periods of asystole and should be reported immediately.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is being evaluated for a possible pituitary tumor. What test(s) does the nurse expect may be ordered for this client to confirm the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: MRI visualizes pituitary tumors, and visual field tests assess optic nerve compression from tumor growth. Urine, coagulation, x-rays, or nerve studies are less specific for diagnosis.