NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic pancreatitis is receiving Pancreatin. Which of the following observations is most indicative that the drug treatment is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatin replaces pancreatic enzymes, aiding fat digestion. Reduced fat in stools and less frequent bowel movements indicate effective treatment. Appetite improvement is secondary, weight loss is undesirable, and bruising is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following beverages is most appropriate for a client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apple juice is most appropriate for a client with renalrape juice has a lower potassium content, which is crucial for renal failure patients who need to limit potassium intake. Prune, grape, and apricot juices are high in potassium, which can be harmful in renal failure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Spreading labia aids visualization. Sterile gloves and drape maintain sterility. Proper positioning facilitates insertion. Advancing only 2 inches is insufficient (should be 5-7 cm) before balloon inflation. Cleansing should start with the meatus , not labia.
Question 4 of 5
A client with cancer tells the nurse that he would like to make out a living will. The nurse knows that a living will provides documentation of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A living will documents a client's wish to avoid life-prolonging interventions in terminal conditions. It does not mandate all assistance, delegate decisions, or support euthanasia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care in the home to a person who has AIDS. Which behavior, if observed by the nurse, indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sharing razors risks bloodborne HIV transmission, requiring education. Using shared dishes, bathrooms, or cooking poses no significant risk with standard precautions.