NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
What is elevated in the laboratory result to a patient with cystitis?
Question 1 of 5
Hemoglobin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukocyte casts in urine indicate inflammation, common in cystitis.
Extract:
Nurse Mary is scheduled to attend an in-service program but she still has to perform some nursing care on her assigned client.
Question 2 of 5
Which action will best meet her educational needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Completing the procedure ensures patient care continuity before attending the in-service.
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Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg tid. The nurse should instruct the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can lower phenytoin levels, increasing seizure risk, so avoidance is critical. Taking with meals (
A) is unnecessary, calcium (
C) is unrelated, and stopping for a rash (
D) requires physician consultation due to potential Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Extract:
When preparing a patient for discharge, the nurse should teach the signs of hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would be aware that the patient understands the teaching when the patient says, 'I should call my physician if I develop'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dry skin and cold intolerance are hallmark signs of hypothyroidism, indicating understanding.
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Question 5 of 5
On first meeting, a new nurse manager makes eye contact, smiles, initiates conversation about the previous work experience of nurses, and encourages active participation by nurses in the dialogue. Her behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse manager's open, engaging, and confident behavior exemplifies assertiveness, fostering collaboration. The other behaviors involve domination, manipulation, or timidity. Coordinated Care