NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A diet rich in calcium over a lifetime will decrease the risk of
Question 1 of 5
Heart disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A diet rich in calcium over a lifetime will decrease the risk of osteoporosis by strengthening bones.
Extract:
Additional assessment on Antoinette include
Question 2 of 5
dehydration and menorrhagia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome results from excess adrenocortical activity. Signs include slow wound healing, buffalo hump, hirsutism, weight gain, hypertension, acne, moon face, thin arms and legs, and behavioral changes.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A woman has just started receiving external radiation therapy. When the nurse enters the client's room, she notes that the client is scrubbing the area vigorously with soap and water. When asked about her actions, the woman replies that she is trying to get rid of the ugly purple marks. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation marks guide precise targeting; explaining their necessity prevents removal and ensures effective treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A batterer is usually someone who:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many batterers have a history of experiencing or witnessing abuse, contributing to learned violent behavior. The other options are not consistently associated with battering. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at the T4 level. Which of the following findings would be MOST concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A T4 spinal cord injury can cause autonomic dysreflexia or neurogenic shock, leading to severe hypotension (80/50) and bradycardia (pulse 50), which are life-threatening and require immediate intervention. Low-grade fever (
B), spasticity (
C), and numbness (
D) are expected or less urgent.