NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common chemotherapy side effects due to gastrointestinal irritation and require monitoring for dehydration or malnutrition. Increased appetite (
A) and energy (
D) are unlikely, and white blood cell count (
B) typically decreases (neutropenia).
Question 3 of 5
A 38-year-old woman, mother of two, has a mastectomy for breast cancer. When she returns to the physician's office a month later for a routine check-up, the nurse asks the client how she has been. Which of the following responses, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that the client is experiencing a normal reaction to the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One month post-mastectomy, emotional responses like difficulty coping and frequent crying are normal as the client processes grief and body image changes. Helping family (
A) or returning to work (
D) suggest advanced coping stages premature at this point, and social withdrawal (
C) indicates an abnormal reaction.
Extract:
Prior to a cholecystectomy, the physician orders vitamin K.
Question 4 of 5
This is administered because it is used in the formation of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for prothrombin synthesis, correcting clotting deficits.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about medication adherence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping antihypertensive medication when blood pressure normalizes risks rebound hypertension, indicating a need for further teaching. Daily timing (
A), reporting side effects (
C), and continued use (
D) reflect proper understanding.