NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Frequent feeding, proper latch, alternating breasts, and burping ensure nutrition and comfort. Limiting feeding time is unnecessary and may reduce milk supply.
Question 2 of 5
A client with newly diagnosed type I diabetes mellitus is being seen by the home health nurse. The physician orders include: 1,200-calorie ADA diet, 15 units of NPH insulin before breakfast, and check blood sugar qid. When the nurse visits the client at 5 PM, the nurse observes the man performing a blood sugar analysis. The result is 50 mg/dL. The nurse would expect the client to be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood sugar of 50 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia (normal 70–110 mg/dL), causing symptoms like confusion, cold, clammy skin, and tachycardia (pulse 110). Hyperglycemia (
B) causes hot, dry skin and Kussmaul respirations, normal findings (
C) are unlikely, and fluid overload (
D) is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The client's mother contacts the clinic regarding medication administration stating, 'My daughter can't swallow this capsule. It's too large.' Investigation reveals that the medication is a capsule marked SR. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SR (sustained release) capsules cannot be opened or crushed, as this alters their release mechanism. The pharmacist should be contacted for an alternative formulation.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy.
Question 4 of 5
Neutropenia means
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neutropenia involves low neutrophils, often with low WBC, platelets, and RBC in leukemia.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 5 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.