NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed prednisone for an inflammatory condition. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, increases blood glucose, causing hyperglycemia, especially in diabetics. Hypoglycemia, weight loss, and hypotension are not typical side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute to this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamine. Elderly people are susceptible to the side effect of anticholinergic drugs, such as antihistamines. Antihistamines often cause confusion in the elderly, especially at high doses.
Question 3 of 5
To remove hard contact lenses from an unresponsive client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring the lens is on the cornea and gently manipulating the lids prevents corneal damage during removal. Grasping or irrigating may cause injury, and sterile gloves are unnecessary unless infection is present. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
Which of the following predisposing factors causes anemia among young adults?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following predisposing factors causes anemia among young adults?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor diet lacking iron-rich meat and vegetables can cause anemia.
Extract:
A patient with history of asthma presented himself to the outpatient clinic due to feeling of tightness on his chest, audible wheezing and mild shortness of breath. Upon arrival at the clinic his peak flow was at 480 liters/minute but in an hour of arrival, his peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A significant drop in peak flow indicates worsening asthma. Administering albuterol inhalation is the first action to relieve bronchospasm.