NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Therapy for Valerie who has Addison's disease is aimed chiefly at
Question 1 of 5
dietary supplements to increase the potassium level.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids causes hyponatremia, hypovolemia, and hyperkalemia. Dietary modification and administration of cortical hormones are aimed at correcting these electrolyte imbalances.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old female is planning for retirement. Which statement indicates that the client has achieved ego integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ego integrity, per Erikson, involves acceptance of one's life and finding meaning, as shown by planning to join a travel club .
Choices B, C, and D reflect uncertainty or despair.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected anaphylaxis. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing and stridor indicate airway obstruction in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention (e.g., epinephrine). Rash (
A), itching (
C), and nausea (
D) are less urgent but still require monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses the development of a three-month-old boy in the well-baby clinic. Which of the following behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would be UNEXPECTED?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping objects is expected around 6 months, not 3 months, making this behavior unexpected. Holding the head erect (
A), turning to sound (
C), and spontaneous smiling (
D) are typical for a 3-month-old.
Question 5 of 5
An infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth. If growth occurs at a normal rate, what would be the expected weight change at 6 months of age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Double the birth weight. Although growth rates vary, infants normally double their birth weight by 6 months.