NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar level.
Question 1 of 5
An immediate danger to confront Francis secondary to her elevated blood sugar level is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose has an osmotic diuretic effect causing polyuria, which can lead to dehydration and impending shock if not addressed promptly.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which fetal heart monitor pattern can indicate cord compression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable decelerations are associated with umbilical cord compression, which can intermittently reduce fetal blood flow. The other patterns are related to different fetal conditions. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 3 of 5
An 8-year-old client is returned to the recovery room after a bronchoscopy. The nurse should position the client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position (30°–45° elevation) promotes lung expansion and reduces the risk of airway obstruction or aspiration post-bronchoscopy. Prone (
B) limits respiratory assessment, neck extension (
C) risks airway obstruction, and supine (
D) is less optimal for breathing.
Extract:
The patient with hypothyroidism
Question 4 of 5
The patient with hypothyroidism will most likely experience which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes dry skin and weight gain due to slowed metabolism.
Extract:
The physician has ordered IV replacement of potassium for a patient with severe hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would administer the IV potassium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium is diluted and infused slowly to prevent cardiac arrhythmias.