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 nurse is going to give health teachings to a group of 11 to 15 years old clients with Diabetes Mellitus.
Question 2 of 5
Considering the group's developmental needs, the type of learning activity planned by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peer-support activities align with adolescents' developmental need for social connection and shared experiences.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 3 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering insulin lispro (Humalog) to a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin administered immediately before meals to control postprandial glucose. Other timings disrupt glycemic control.
Question 5 of 5
A victim of domestic violence states, 'If I were better, I would not have been beat.' Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-blame. Victims often internalize blame, believing their behavior causes the abuse, which is a common misconception.