NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed on an empty stomach, ensuring efficacy. Food or milk reduces absorption, and bedtime dosing is less critical than morning administration.
Extract:
A 25-year-old young male comes into the ER following a motorbike accident. Upon obtaining a recent history, the patient states he fell in the ground and hit his head on the pavement. He reports that he was unconscious for 15 seconds and then confused for several minutes.
Question 2 of 5
What is the first diagnostic test to perform on this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A CT scan must be performed as soon as possible to rule out a cerebral hemorrhage. Blurred vision and loss of consciousness may indicate a severe brain injury.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, 'I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respecting the client's informed decision for surgery demonstrates empathy and professionalism. The other responses are judgmental or dismissive of her situation. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing home health care to a patient with diabetes. Which of the following interventions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular blood glucose monitoring guides diabetes management, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Skipping meals, limiting activity, or avoiding diet discussions disrupts control and health.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 5 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.