NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the physician orders 'diet as tolerated' for a client the evening of surgery, which diet is most appropriate initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A clear liquid diet is easiest to digest and minimizes gastrointestinal stress, making it appropriate to start post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia; monitoring potassium levels is essential.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss is a common sign of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
If a client with a conductive hearing loss asks the nurse how a hearing aid improves hearing, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss involves impaired sound transmission to the inner ear. A hearing aid amplifies sounds, making them louder and easier to hear.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia. Which behavior indicates a positive symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hallucinations are a positive symptom of schizophrenia, involving added sensory experiences.