NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with renal calculi and is complaining of moderate to severe flank pain and nausea. The client's temperature is 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The priority nursing goal for this client is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Manage pain. The immediate goal of therapy is to alleviate the client's pain, which can be quite severe with kidney stones.
Question 2 of 5
Clients taking which of the following drugs are at risk for depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steroids. Corticosteroids can cause depression as a side effect, which may persist even after discontinuation.
Question 3 of 5
Which group of food selections would be appropriate for a client on a full liquid diet 3 days after bariatric surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creamy wheat cereal, blended soup, and protein shakes are full liquids suitable post-bariatric surgery. The other options include solid foods.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is admitted with severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. During the last eight hours, the client has had 1000 mL of IV fluids and 100 mL of fluid from ice chips. The client has vomited a total of 600 mL and had four large diarrheal stools. The urine output for the last eight hours is 350 mL. The best interpretation of these data is that the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Significant fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea exceed intake, and low urine output indicates dehydration risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with community health screening. Which of the following clients is the priority to refer for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shiny, hairless legs that are cool to the touch suggest peripheral artery disease, a serious condition requiring urgent evaluation. A is within normal glucose range (71-200 mg/dL). C is normal for an athlete. D indicates prehypertension, which is less urgent than vascular disease.