NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis is receiving prednisone. The nurse knows the primary reason the client is receiving prednisone is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, suppresses bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis, reducing symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. It does not affect peristalsis, acid, or bacteria directly.
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old female is planning for retirement. Which statement indicates that the client has achieved ego integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ego integrity, per Erikson, involves acceptance of one's life and finding meaning, as shown by planning to join a travel club .
Choices B, C, and D reflect uncertainty or despair.
Extract:
A child sustains a fractured femur in a bicycle accident. However, the admission x-ray films reveal evidence of fractures of other long bones in various stages of healing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse determines that this child should be assessed for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple fractures in various healing stages suggest non-accidental trauma, indicating child abuse.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older client who insists on having a 'hot toddy' laced with liquor at bedtime to help her sleep. How should the nurse respond in order to give culturally sensitive and appropriate care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring the cultural or personal significance of the hot toddy shows respect, fostering culturally sensitive care.
Question 5 of 5
A client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with PIH, uteroplacental perfusion may be inadequate and gas exchange may be poor. Regional anesthesia increases the risk of hypotension resulting from sympathetic blockade, possibly causing fetal and maternal hypoxia. Hypertension, seizures, and renal toxicity aren't associated with regional anesthesia.