NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diabetes comes to the emergency department. The nurse obtains a blood glucose measurement with a result of 650 mg/dL. The physician orders I.V. insulin. Which type of insulin can be given both intravenously and subcutaneously?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is safe for both IV and subcutaneous administration due to its rapid onset and short duration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a hospital admission history for the client. Which statement should prompt the nurse to consider that the client has chronic prostatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Chronic prostatitis does not cause erectile dysfunction. B. Both chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome manifest with ejaculatory pain. C. Chronic prostatitis does not cause rectal pain. D. Obstructive bladder symptoms, such as incomplete bladder emptying, are uncommon unless the client also has BPH.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding food 2–3 hours before bedtime reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity; monitoring liver enzymes is essential.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam causes drowsiness, making driving unsafe.