NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is sent to the psychiatric unit for forensic evaluation after he is accused of arson. His tentative diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder. In reviewing the client's record, the nurse could expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder is associated with a history of cruelty to animals , reflecting disregard for others. Consistent employment and remorse are unlikely. Intelligence is typically average or above.
Extract:
A patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been drinking copious amounts of water and voiding frequently. The patient is experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, and is reporting dizziness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse checks lab work for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyponatremia from excessive water intake, requiring electrolyte assessment.
Extract:
You were about to give AM care, a patient requested for pain medication after returning from surgery 24 hours ago.
Question 3 of 5
What do you do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vital signs must be assessed before administering pain medication to ensure the patient is stable and to establish a baseline.
Extract:
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Question 4 of 5
When explaining the therapeutic regimen of vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia to a patient the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monthly B12 injections maintain control in pernicious anemia due to absorption deficits.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a person who is admitted with progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What nursing care measure should the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ALS causes respiratory muscle weakness; chest PT helps clear secretions, preventing pneumonia. Dressings, fluids, or catheters are not primary.