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
What question should the nurse ask the client who presents for an MRI test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metal in the body (e.g., implants) is contraindicated for MRI due to magnetic interference, making this question essential. Allergies, fasting, or laxatives are less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
When death is imminent, the nurse observes the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respiration, with alternating deep and shallow breathing and apnea, is a common sign of impending death, often linked to cardiac failure. The other signs are less specific. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
A patient who has recently experienced a thrombotic CVA
Question 4 of 5
A patient who has recently experienced a thrombotic CVA will most likely receive which of the following treatments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is used to prevent further clot formation in thrombotic CVA.
Extract:
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Question 5 of 5
When talking with a patient who has been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis, the nurse observes that the patient has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, often leading to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).