NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has a known history of cardiac problems and is still smoking enters the clinic complaining of sudden onset of sharp, stabbing pain that intensifies with a deep breath. The pain is occurring on only one side and can be isolated upon general assessment. The nurse concludes that this description is most likely caused by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura and is often accompanied by abrupt onset of pain. Symptoms of pleurisy are abrupt pain that is usually unilateral and localized to a specific portion of the chest.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would teach a client with Raynaud's phenomenon that, after smoking cessation, it is most important to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can trigger vasoconstriction, exacerbating Raynaud's phenomenon symptoms, making it a priority after smoking cessation.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has been prescribed transdermal scopolamine to prevent motion sickness during an upcoming vacation on a cruise ship. Which of the following statements made by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Appropriate scopolamine instructions include safe disposal , removing old patches , correct placement , and hand washing . Applying the patch only when moving is incorrect, as it should be applied hours before travel.
Question 4 of 5
Which client condition is concerning and requires further nursing observation and intervention? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Concerning conditions include: spinal cord injury with hypotension suggesting neurogenic shock; black stool and tachycardia indicating possible GI bleeding; and inconsolable neonate with tachycardia suggesting distress. Asthma with hypertension and stable pulse on metoprolol are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A young adult has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client asks how his condition differs from that of his grandmother who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus. What should the nurse include when replying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, causing insulin deficiency; Type 2 involves insulin resistance. Insulin may be used in Type 2, and diet or progression are not defining factors.