NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 1 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Convert 8 pounds, 8 ounces to an equivalent amount in kilograms.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 8 pounds + 8 ounces (0.5 pounds) = 8.5 pounds. 8.5 ÷ 2.2 pounds/kg = 3.8636 kg, rounded to 3.86 kg. Other options are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, increasing the risk of arrhythmias in heart failure patients, so serum potassium must be monitored closely. Glucose (
B), cholesterol (
C), and hemoglobin (
D) are not directly affected by furosemide.
Extract:
An elderly patient in the long-term facility expresses feeling lonely especially during the day.
Question 4 of 5
The staff nurse who is assigned to the patient will appropriately do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group activities foster social interaction, reducing loneliness.
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Question 5 of 5
A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin’s anticoagulant effect is monitored via PT/INR, which assesses clotting time and therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation (typically INR 2.0–3.0). Platelet count, hemoglobin, and aPTT are not primary indicators for warfarin.