NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Frequent urinary tract infection is associated with all of the following conditions except:
Question 1 of 5
DM
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frequency of urinary tract infections is much lower among men, although it does increase in older men with prostate hypertrophy.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the cuff inflated maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration, but pressure must be monitored to avoid tracheal damage. Routine suctioning, hydrogen peroxide, and daily tie changes are not standard.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse observes the client having periods of apnea during sleep. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periods of apnea during sleep in a COPD client may indicate sleep apnea or worsening respiratory status, requiring medical evaluation. Increasing oxygen (
A) without orders is unsafe, repositioning (
B) may not address apnea, and only documenting (
D) delays intervention.
Extract:
You are taking the history of a 14-year-old girl who has a BMI of 18. The girl reports of inability to eat, induced vomiting and severe constipation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to eat, induced vomiting, and low BMI suggest anorexia nervosa.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic renal failure about dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are high in potassium, which must be restricted in chronic renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Apples (
A), white rice (
B), and green beans (
D) are low-potassium and generally safe in moderation.