NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child at school trips on a shoe lace and falls. Her ankle swells immediately, and the child is in a great deal of pain. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain in acute ankle injuries, following RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principles.
Extract:
Flaccid:
Question 2 of 5
Flaccid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flaccid refers to weak, limp muscles without tone.
Extract:
Due to excessive amount of glucocorticoids, Antoinette will have which of the following problems?
Question 3 of 5
Urine output
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a result of increased cortisol levels, patients experience increased blood glucose, leading to hyperglycemia.
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.
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.