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
A client who has hypokalemia asks the nurse for dietary advice on what foods would help this problem. What should the nurse tell the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oranges, bananas, and prunes are potassium-rich, directly addressing hypokalemia through dietary intake.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Extract:
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who is performing venipuncture, Guthrie test, on a newborn to assess for PKU is said to be doing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Guthrie test is a secondary prevention measure, screening for PKU to enable early intervention.
Extract:
A teen-ager was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 5 of 5
Appropriate diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) assesses hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other parameters for anemia.