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.
Extract:
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Question 2 of 5
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid therapy increases susceptibility to severe chickenpox, requiring caution.
Extract:
When preparing a patient for discharge, the nurse should teach the signs of hypothyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would be aware that the patient understands the teaching when the patient says, 'I should call my physician if I develop'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dry skin and cold intolerance are hallmark signs of hypothyroidism, indicating understanding.
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.
Extract:
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Question 5 of 5
Jaundiced patients are susceptible to postoperative hemorrhage because their blood does not clot normally due to the fact that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of bile reduces vitamin K absorption, impairing prothrombin synthesis and clotting.