NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Patient education for hypothyroidism would include instructing the patient that
Question 1 of 5
After 2 months they may discontinue their thyroid medication.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to inadequate T3 and T4 in hypothyroidism, thyroid preparations are taken for a lifetime to maintain normal metabolism.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the dental status of an 18-month-old child. How many teeth should the nurse expect to examine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18-month-old child typically has about 12 teeth, calculated by subtracting 6 from the child's age in months (18 - 6 = 12). Health Promotion and Maintenance
Extract:
A patient who has recently experienced a thrombotic CVA
Question 3 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 obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining a health history from a young patient with probable acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the clinical manifestations the nurse should expect to be present:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anorexia and petechiae are common in ALL due to bone marrow suppression.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with a diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroidism following treatment for chronic renal disease. Which of the following lab data should receive priority attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium and phosphorus levels will be elevated until the client is stabilized.