NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diverticulitis has received nutritional discharge instructions for a high-fiber diet. Which menu selection by the client would reinforce that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This diet has the highest amount of fiber. Answers A, B, and D have low amounts of fiber, so they're incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old admitted with an upper respiratory infection has an order for O2 saturation via pulse oximeter. To ensure an accurate reading, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the probe on the finger or earlobe ensures accurate measurement of oxygen saturation, as these areas have good peripheral blood flow. The abdomen is not suitable, recalibration is not routinely required, and waiting 15 minutes is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted with arteriosclerosis obliterans. Which finding would the nurse most expect to see in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arteriosclerosis obliterans reduces arterial blood flow, causing cool extremities, especially in the legs. Swelling is more related to venous issues, cold-induced hand pain suggests Raynaud's, and BP is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is on dialysis asks if he can take insulin before the dialysis treatment. Which of the following statements is true about insulin and dialysis and should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is not significantly removed by hemodialysis, so it can be taken before treatment without loss of efficacy. It does not enhance dialysis, nor is it destroyed or stimulated by dialysis.
Extract:
Jane is a 30-year-old white female who presents to the neurology clinic with 2-year-history of progressive visual disturbance, emotional lability, impaired coordination, extremity weakness and aching, and dizziness. She says that she notices the symptoms more on very warm days and just after going to the gym.
Question 5 of 5
Given Jane's history, the most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progressive symptoms exacerbated by heat and exercise are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.