NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is managing care for an adolescent client with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following potential complications should the nurse consider when developing a nursing care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis causes chronic hypoxemia , frequent infections , and vitamin deficiencies due to malabsorption. Diabetes insipidus is unrelated, and obesity is unlikely due to high metabolic demand.
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Laboratory Results
Glucose - Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L) 650 mg/dL
(36.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which prescription by the health care provider would the nurse question and seek further clarification before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% saline is appropriate for gastroenteritis to replace fluids. 0.9% saline bolus treats anaphylactic shock. Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure. A 1000 mL bolus for DKA is excessive; smaller boluses (e.g., 250-500 mL) are safer to avoid fluid overload.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing iron deficiency anemia with a community group. Which of the following persons are at risk for iron deficiency anemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale:
Toddlers drinking excessive milk, adolescent females (due to menstruation), pregnant women (increased iron demand), and elderly on fixed incomes (poor diet) are at risk. Sickle cell anemia and African-American males are not specific risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for furosemide 1 mg/kg PO every 8 hours. The client weighs 44 lb (20 kg). The nurse has furosemide oral solution 10 mg/mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose: 1 mg/kg × 20 kg = 20 mg. Solution: 20 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 2 mL .
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing postpartum discharge instructions to a client. Which instruction should the nurse include to promote newborn safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing pillows and blankets from the crib reduces SIDS risk. Blankets in car seats are unsafe, prone sleeping increases SIDS risk, and forward-facing car seats are incorrect for newborns.