NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client is severely dehydrated. Which is the best way to assess the effectiveness of fluid restoration therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weights provide an objective measure of fluid restoration, as 1 kg approximates 1 L of fluid. Skin turgor is less reliable in elders, thirst is subjective, and intake alone doesn't confirm absorption.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. After inserting and advancing the catheter, the nurse notes no return of urine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No urine return may indicate incorrect placement. Reinserting at a slightly different angle corrects this. Notifying the provider is premature, a new kit is unnecessary, and waiting 30 minutes delays care.
Question 3 of 5
After obtaining a nutritional assessment of an elderly client, the nurse determines that the client's diet lacks sufficient protein. Which foods represent low-cost sources of protein?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peas and beans are low-cost, high-protein foods. Beef and pork are expensive, and potatoes, tomatoes, beets, and rice are low in protein.
Question 4 of 5
A hospitalized client with thyrotoxicosis receives atenolol 50 mg PO daily. Which statement by the nurse accurately reinforces the client's understanding of this medication's purpose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that controls hyperthyroidism symptoms like tachycardia. It is not iodine-based , radioactive , or an antithyroid drug .
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following cutaneous manifestations is associated with Lyme disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease is characterized by an annular (erythema migrans) rash, often with a bull's-eye appearance, at the site of the tick bite.