NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for several years. She is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse must understand that a priority during withdrawal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Central nervous system depressants interact with alcohol. The client will gradually reduce the dosage, under the health care provider's direction. During this time, alcohol must be avoided.
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When monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would analyze an elevated body temperature as indicating
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever during transfusion may indicate a reaction, requiring immediate evaluation.
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Therapy for Valerie who has Addison's disease is aimed chiefly at
Question 3 of 5
dietary supplements to increase the potassium level.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids causes hyponatremia, hypovolemia, and hyperkalemia. Dietary modification and administration of cortical hormones are aimed at correcting these electrolyte imbalances.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 4 days ago. Which assessment requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I just can't 'catch my breath' over the past few minutes and I think I am in grave danger.' Sudden onset of shortness of breath in a post-operative client, especially after a total hip replacement, may indicate a pulmonary embolism or other serious respiratory complication, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
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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.