NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with sickle cell disease is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to prevent a vasocclusive crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydration is needed to prevent slowing of blood flow and occlusion. It is important to perform the assessments in answers A, B, and C, but D is the best intervention for the prevention of the crisis.
Extract:
A 55-year-old male patient was admitted with a diagnosis of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following herbal medications, when asked by the patient, is appropriate alternative treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saw palmetto is commonly used to alleviate BPH symptoms by reducing prostate inflammation.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client with newly diagnosed type I diabetes mellitus is being seen by the home health nurse. The physician orders include: 1,200-calorie ADA diet, 15 units of NPH insulin before breakfast, and check blood sugar qid. When the nurse visits the client at 5 PM, the nurse observes the man performing a blood sugar analysis. The result is 50 mg/dL. The nurse would expect the client to be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood sugar of 50 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia (normal 70–110 mg/dL), causing symptoms like confusion, cold, clammy skin, and tachycardia (pulse 110). Hyperglycemia (
B) causes hot, dry skin and Kussmaul respirations, normal findings (
C) are unlikely, and fluid overload (
D) is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A client scheduled for a fluorescein angiography is to have mydriatic eye drops instilled in both eyes 1 hour prior to the test. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mydriatic drops dilate pupils, allowing better visualization of the retina during fluorescein angiography.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning the assignment of tasks for the day. Which factors would the nurse remain mindful of when delegating tasks? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Delegation requires matching tasks to staff competencies based on client acuity and needs, ensuring safety and efficiency. Staff requests, room clustering, and discharges are secondary considerations that do not directly impact safe delegation.