NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother brings her two-year-old boy to the pediatrician's office. Which of the following symptoms would suggest to the nurse that the child has strabismus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strabismus is characterized by misaligned eyes, causing the brain to receive two images. Closing one eye to focus (as in choice
C) is a compensatory behavior to avoid double vision.
Choices A and B suggest refractive errors, and choice D indicates cataracts or peripheral vision issues.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via PT/INR, which assesses clotting time and therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation (typically INR 2.0–3.0). Platelet count, hemoglobin, and aPTT are not primary indicators for warfarin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing hemophilia with a group of parents. Which child is most likely to have classic hemophilia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Classic hemophilia (
A) is X-linked recessive; males whose mothers are carriers have a 50% chance of inheriting it, as males inherit the X chromosome from their mother.
Question 5 of 5
A 57-year-old woman is recently widowed. She states, 'I will never be able to learn how to manage the finances. My husband did all of that.' Select the nurse's response that could help raise the client's self-esteem.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Affirming the client's strength and ability to learn builds self-esteem and encourages confidence. The other responses are either critical or directive, potentially lowering self-esteem. Psychosocial Integrity