NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in her third trimester. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and visual disturbances suggest preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Mild edema, heartburn, and frequent urination are normal in late pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Because the client is thought to have Cushing's syndrome, the nurse should assess the client for the presence of which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes hyperglycemia, easy bruising, immunosuppression, and fluid retention due to excess cortisol. Hypertension, not low blood pressure, and acne are common, but pitting is not specific.
Extract:
A young female patient comes to the physician because she has been experiencing fatigue and double vision. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis.
Question 3 of 5
When obtaining information from the patient, the nurse would expect her to report that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis symptoms worsen with activity and are more severe in the evening due to muscle fatigue.
Extract:
The physician orders high protein, high calorie and high salt diet on Valerie.
Question 4 of 5
When ask by the patient, the nurse would explain that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) leads to a loss of sodium ions in the urine and subsequent hyponatremia, necessitating a high salt diet.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client with seizure disorder is to receive Dilantin (Phenytoin) and Phenobarbital. The nurse knows that when she administers Phenobarbital and Dilantin (Phenytoin):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin induces liver enzymes, potentially reducing phenobarbital levels, so a larger dose of phenobarbital may be needed.