NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group activities promote socialization and reduce isolation in depression, supporting recovery. Encouraging alone time or avoiding feelings worsens symptoms, and expression should be encouraged therapeutically.
Extract:
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is admitted with suspected dehydration after his daughter reports that he's refused to drink anything for the past 3 days.
Question 2 of 5
Which lab result is most expected with dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia (elevated sodium) is expected in dehydration due to water loss.
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Question 3 of 5
The physician orders palifermin (Kepivance) 60 mcg/kg to be administered daily. The client weighs 35 kg. The medication is supplied 5 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose: 60 mcg/kg × 35 kg = 2100 mcg = 2.1 mg. 2.1 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 0.42 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.
Question 4 of 5
An infant had a repair of a myelomeningocele two days ago. Which assessment is most important to detect a problem commonly seen following myelomeningocele repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is a common complication post-myelomeningocele repair due to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow; measuring head circumference detects this by identifying increased intracranial pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group activities promote socialization and reduce isolation in depression, supporting recovery. Encouraging alone time or avoiding feelings worsens symptoms, and expression should be encouraged therapeutically.