NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Which of the following symptoms listed below would indicate laryngeal nerve injury following thyroidectomy?
Question 1 of 5
Hoarseness.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hoarseness is a sign of laryngeal nerve damage, which can occur during thyroid surgery.
Extract:
Which of the following clients will most likely develop Diabetes Mellitus?
Question 2 of 5
American Indian
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes is hereditary, and a family history, such as grandparents with diabetes, increases the likelihood of developing the condition.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with a person who was just diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 2. What should the nurse teach the client first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dietary management is foundational for Type 2 diabetes control, often sufficient initially. Insulin may not be needed, and symptoms/complications are secondary.
Extract:
Three days following surgery, a client with cast on his right leg would like to ambulate for the first time. He has not been seen by the physical therapist. For the last three days he has been sitting on the edge of the bed with feet dangling. Today, he called the nurse to walk him to the washroom.
Question 4 of 5
Using a sound judgment, the nurse's most appropriate response would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consulting the physician ensures safe ambulation, as the patient has not been assessed by physical therapy.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting care provided to a patient. Which of the following entries is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stating 'pain is 4/10' is objective, specific, and measurable, meeting documentation standards. Other entries are vague and lack clinical detail, reducing their utility.