NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who is on dialysis asks if he can take insulin before the dialysis treatment. Which of the following statements is true about insulin and dialysis and should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is not significantly removed by hemodialysis, so it can be taken before treatment without loss of efficacy. It does not enhance dialysis, nor is it destroyed or stimulated by dialysis.
Extract:
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Question 2 of 5
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 6 months, infants can hold a bottle, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
On the patient with pancreatitis
Question 3 of 5
On the patient with pancreatitis, which of the following is decreased in level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine amylase is not typically decreased in pancreatitis; however, among the options, it's the most relevant as serum amylase is elevated, not urine.
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Question 4 of 5
A client with diverticulitis has received nutritional discharge instructions for a high-fiber diet. Which menu selection by the client would reinforce that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This diet has the highest amount of fiber. Answers A, B, and D have low amounts of fiber, so they're incorrect.
Extract:
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Question 5 of 5
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid therapy increases susceptibility to severe chickenpox, requiring caution.