NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 65-year-old Hispanic-Latino client with prostate cancer rates his pain as a 6 on a 0-to-10 scale. The client refuses all pain medication other than Motrin, which does not relieve his pain. The next action for the nurse to take is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ask the client about the refusal of certain pain medications. Understanding cultural or personal beliefs about pain management is essential for effective care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes mellitus who is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA causes fruity breath odor due to ketone production from fat metabolism. Rapid, deep respirations (not slow,
A) compensate for acidosis, tachycardia/hypotension (not bradycardia,
C) occur, and hyperglycemia (not hypoglycemia,
D) is typical.
Extract:
Stephen is a 58-year-old male patient who has a long history of alcoholism. He develops Laennec's cirrhosis, has ascites, jaundice and is confused.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing priority for Stephen is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion indicates hepatic encephalopathy, making safety measures the priority to prevent injury.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 4 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.
Extract:
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Question 5 of 5
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess glucocorticoids elevate glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.