NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Disease of which of the following structures is most likely to affect electrolyte re-absorption?
Question 1 of 5
Glomerulus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubules are responsible for electrolyte reabsorption, and their dysfunction affects balance.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
With an alert of an internal disaster and the need for beds, the charge nurse is asked to list clients who are potential discharges within the next hour. Which client should the charge nurse select?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This client is the most stable and has a chronic condition. Tylenol intoxication requires at least 3 to 4 days of intensive observation for the risk of hepatic failure. The other clients would be considered unstable.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a high risk antepartum clinic. A 40 year-old woman in the first trimester gives a thorough health history. Which information should receive priority attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Over-the-counter drugs are a possible danger in early pregnancy. A report by the client that she has taken medications should be followed up immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A client on the psychiatric unit is in an uncontrolled rage and is threatening other clients and staff. Which of the following personnel can legally place the client in seclusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only a registered nurse or higher (e.g., physician) can legally initiate seclusion due to the need for clinical judgment. LPNs, orderlies, and security lack this authority.
Question 5 of 5
Observation should be ordered for the client using hallucinogens because, hallucinogens
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hallucinogens cause altered perception, posing risks of harm due to impaired judgment, necessitating close observation. They do not typically cause respiratory depression or rapid dependence.