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:
Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used for patients with:
Question 2 of 5
Ketosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics may be helpful when some functioning of the beta cells exists, as in type II diabetes mellitus.
Extract:
After delivery, a mother tells the nurse, 'I'm so cold and I can't stop shaking.'
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should tell the mother:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postpartum chills are common, and warm blankets provide comfort and help resolve the shaking.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin slows heart rate, and a rate below 60 beats per minute indicates potential toxicity or bradycardia, requiring withholding the dose and provider notification. Other findings are within normal limits or unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is admitted for surgery for a secreting adrenal tumor. In the immediate postoperative period, which nursing action will be highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenal tumor resection may cause adrenal insufficiency; administering adrenal hormones is critical to replace deficient cortisol, preventing crisis. Liquids, breathing exercises, and pain management are secondary.