NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Illusion:
Question 1 of 5
Illusion:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An illusion is a misperception of a real stimulus, unlike a hallucination.
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Question 2 of 5
The drug of choice to decrease uric acid levels is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid production, making it the drug of choice for gout management. The other medications address inflammation, pain, or fluid balance, not uric acid directly. Physiological Adaptation
Question 3 of 5
A patient with cirrhosis is experiencing ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid overload in ascites, as prescribed. High-sodium diets worsen fluid retention, fluid restriction is typically 1–1.5 liters, and supine positioning may impair breathing.
Extract:
The nursing intervention that should be instituted immediately to relieve the symptoms associated with the patient's hypoglycemic reaction include:
Question 4 of 5
Giving 8 oz of fruit juice with 2 tablespoon of sugar.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fruit juice with sugar provides rapid glucose to reverse hypoglycemia effectively.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse assessing the newborn of a mother with diabetes understands that hypoglycemia is related to what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disruption of fetal glucose supply. After delivery, the high glucose levels which crossed the placenta to the fetus are suddenly stopped. The newborn continues to secrete insulin in anticipation of glucose. When oral feedings begin, the newborn will adjust insulin production within a day or two.