NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with delirium. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to provide the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a safe environment is the most important aspect of caring for a client with delirium. Although all other options are logical and appropriate, meeting the client's safety needs takes priority.
Extract:
Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority on a newborn baby?
Question 3 of 5
Wrap the baby in a warm blanket.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score assesses the newborn's immediate condition, guiding further interventions.
Extract:
A mother with cystic fibrosis child is receiving health teaching from the nurse regarding danger signs of her illness.
Question 4 of 5
The mother has best understood the teaching when she says:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory distress, indicated by tiredness, is a critical danger sign in cystic fibrosis.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spread of childhood infections, including impetigo, can be reduced when children are taught proper hand-washing technique. Because impetigo is spread through direct contact, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing won't prevent its spread. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent a child from contracting impetigo. Isolating the child with impetigo is unnecessary.