NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 9-year old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of Sydenham's chorea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sydenham's chorea, a manifestation—of rheumatic fever, causes irregular movements and facial grimacing. Other options describe rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions.
Extract:
Which of the following shouldn't be considered when assessing an elderly patient?
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following shouldn't be considered when assessing an elderly patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assuming all elderly patients need loud speech stereotypes and may miss nuanced hearing issues.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for four years to manage anxiety. The client reports taking 0.5 mg four times a day. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching about discontinuing the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradual tapering, as described, prevents withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines like Xanax. The other statements reflect misunderstandings about safe discontinuation. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
A client calls the evening health clinic to state 'I know I have a severely low sugar since the Lantus insulin was given 3 hours ago and it peaks in 2 hours.' What should be the nurse's initial response to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a client has changed from stable to unstable, the nurse's initial response should be to do further assessment of the client.
Extract:
A Registered Nurse is working in a medical unit. Due to an exceptionally busy morning, the nursing supervisor has decided to send an LPN to help out.
Question 5 of 5
As a team leader, which of the following patients will be assigned to the LPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient with a fractured tibia on Buck's traction is the most stable and has predictable care needs, suitable for assignment to an LPN.