NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes Lantus insulin. At what time of the day would the nurse administer the insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus is a long-acting insulin typically administered at bedtime (e.g., 2100) to provide steady glucose control overnight and throughout the next day.
Question 2 of 5
A 38 year-old female client is admitted to the hospital with an acute exacerbation of asthma. This is her third admission for asthma in 7 months. She describes how she doesn't really like having to use her medications all the time. Which explanation by the nurse best describes the long-term consequence of uncontrolled airway inflammation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lung remodeling and permanent changes in lung function will result. Chronic inflammation causes airway edema and obstruction, leading to permanent lung damage.
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Highest priority for the patient with a diagnosis of leukemia:
Question 3 of 5
Implementation of reverse isolation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects the immunocompromised leukemia patient from infections.
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Question 4 of 5
A 6 year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is experiencing anorexia, moderate edema and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The child requests a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. What would the nurse's best response to this request?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with AGN who have edema, hypertension oliguria and azotemia may have dietary restrictions limiting sodium, fluids, protein and potassium. Giving the child a short explanation and offering to talk about an alternative is appropriate for this age.
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Screening for high blood cholesterol in the community is under:
Question 5 of 5
Screening for high blood cholesterol in the community is under:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholesterol screening is secondary prevention, identifying at-risk individuals for early intervention.