NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is experiencing hallucinations that are markedly increased at night. The client is very frightened by the hallucinations. The client's partner asked to stay a few hours beyond the visiting time, in the client's private room. What would be the best response by the nurse demonstrating emotional support for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yes, staying with the client and orienting her to her surroundings may decrease her anxiety. The partner's presence can reduce anxiety and confusion.
Question 2 of 5
To obtain data for the nursing assessment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's understanding of the client rests on the comprehensiveness of assessment data obtained by listening to the client's self revelation.
Extract:
Which of the following group of clinical manifestations are seen hyperthyroidism?
Question 3 of 5
Palpations, tachycardia, cold intolerance.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism causes tachycardia, weight loss, and diarrhea due to increased metabolism.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old woman. The woman says she has some bladder discomfort and urinary frequency. She also says, 'I mind the cold so, but I don't seem to shiver. I don't have much energy these days.' Her temperature is 98.9°F, pulse is 76, respirations are 20, and blood pressure is 140/88. Which findings are of most concern to the nurse and need to be further evaluated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder discomfort, frequency, and fatigue may indicate a urinary tract infection or other systemic issue, requiring evaluation. Vital signs are normal, and shivering/cold sensitivity is less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bleeding from esophageal varices. The factor that most likely contributed to the development of esophageal varices is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heavy alcohol consumption causes portal hypertension, leading to esophageal varices. Hydrocarbons , obesity , and vegetarianism are not direct causes.