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
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ileostomy about stoma care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the peristomal skin with mild soap and water prevents irritation and maintains skin integrity. Daily pouch changes (
B) are unnecessary (typically every 3–7 days), adhesive removers (
C) are for pouch removal, and bleeding (
D) is abnormal and requires evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
What significant event occurs in the orientation phase of a nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying transference phenomena, where clients project feelings onto the nurse, is key in the orientation phase to establish a therapeutic relationship. The other events are less specific to this phase. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Question 4 of 5
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged expiration in COPD results from narrowed lower airways, obstructing airflow.
Extract:
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar.
Question 5 of 5
The type of insulin expected to be ordered by the physician to treat Francis elevated blood sugar would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short-acting or regular insulin usually reaches the blood within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 4 hours, and stays in the bloodstream for 6 to 8 hours. Because of its short and predictable peak action, regular insulin is routinely used for intravenous administration.