NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Laboratory results
WBC
5000-10,000/mm³
(5-10 × 10⁹/L) 1400/mm3
(1.4 × 109/L)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14-18 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12-16 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 10 g/dL
(100 g/L)
Absolute neutrophil count
2500-8000/mm³
(2.5-8 × 10⁹/L) 500/mm3
(0.5 × 109/L)
Potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
(3.5-5.0 mmol/L) 3.4 mEq/L
(3.4 mmol/L)
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm³
(150-400 × 10⁹/L) 150,000/mm3
(150 × 109/L)
Question 1 of 5
A client in the hospital is receiving chemotherapy. Based on today’s blood laboratory results, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes neutropenia, increasing infection risk. A face mask (
D) protects the client. Hematuria (
A), peaked T waves (
B), and epoetin (
C) address other issues not directly indicated.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction should be given to a client taking Lugol's solution prior to a thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lugol's solution (iodine) should be taken with juice to mask its taste and reduce gastric irritation. Taking it at bedtime , reporting appetite changes , or avoiding sunshine are not specific to this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A low-residue diet is ordered for an adult. The nurse knows that the client understands the diet when which menu is selected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gelatin, mashed potatoes, and sliced chicken are low-fiber, low-residue foods, suitable for the diet. Lettuce, corn, broccoli, and sesame seeds are high-fiber, increasing residue.
Question 4 of 5
A Hispanic client confides in the nurse that she is concerned that staff may give her newborn the 'evil eye.' The nurse should communicate to other personnel that the appropriate approach is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In many cultures, an 'evil eye' is cast when looking at a person without touching him. Thus, the spell is broken by touching while looking or assessing.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed as having secondary Cushing's syndrome. The nurse knows that the client has most likely been taking which medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary Cushing's syndrome is often caused by long-term prednisone use, a corticosteroid mimicking cortisol excess. Estrogen, penicillin, or lovastatin do not cause this condition.