NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Valerie, 37 years old, enters the hospital with symptoms of Addison's disease. She relates that she was taking cortisone pill for her contact dermatitis, but they bothered her stomach so she quit taking them. On admission Valerie's vital signs are: BP was 80/60; HR 115; RR 24. Laboratory results include a sodium level 128 mEq/L; potassium 5.5 mEq/L.
Question 1 of 5
Hypotension in Addison's disease involves a disturbance in the production of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mineralcorticoids such as aldosterone cause the kidneys to retain sodium ions. With sodium, water is also retained, elevating blood pressure. Absence of this hormone causes hypotension.
Extract:
Which of the following activities will be appropriate on the patient who was 7 - days post above-the-knee amputation?
Question 2 of 5
Muscle exercises
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle exercises promote strength and circulation, aiding recovery post-amputation.
Extract:
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet increases colon pressure, contributing to diverticulosis formation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring into and out of a wheelchair is essential for a paraplegic to perform ADLs independently, as it enables mobility and access to other tasks. Shaving and brushing teeth (
A) and maneuvering the wheelchair (
C) are less critical, and meal preparation (
D) is not directly hindered by paraplegia.
Extract:
Which of the following symptoms listed below would indicate laryngeal nerve injury following thyroidectomy?
Question 5 of 5
Hoarseness.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hoarseness is a sign of laryngeal nerve damage, which can occur during thyroid surgery.