NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Which of the following conditions indicate adrenal insufficiency in a critically ill patient?
Question 1 of 5
Hypoglycemia and hyperkalemia.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to decreased cortisol (anti-insulin) and decreased aldosterone (sodium) levels in Addison's disease, the patient experiences hypoglycemia and hyperkalemia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
To obtain data for the nursing assessment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's understanding of the client rests on the comprehensiveness of assessment data obtained by listening to the client's self revelation.
Extract:
Lynn Tyrell 60 years old is attending the group therapy when all of a sudden she collapses
Question 3 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking for unresponsiveness is the first step in the CPR protocol to determine the need for intervention.
Extract:
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking increases the risk of thromboembolism with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication.
Extract:
A colleague came in to work in your unit with scent of alcohol in his uniform. When asked, he claimed that on his way to work, a gentleman accidentally spilled a glass of wine on his shirt. However, you noted that his breath smells alcohol.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions will be best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the supervisor addresses potential impairment, ensuring patient safety.