NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In a child with suspected coarctation of the aorta, the nurse would expect to find
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bounding pulses in the arms. Coarctation causes increased blood flow and pressure in the upper extremities.
Question 2 of 5
The client is receiving furosemide daily. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the dietary needs related to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss; watermelon is high in potassium, helping to replace it, indicating dietary understanding. The other foods are not notably potassium-rich.
Question 3 of 5
A client receiving total parental nutrition is prescribed a 24-hour urine test. When initiating a 24-hour urine specimen, the collection time should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When initiating a 24-hour urine specimen, have the client void, and then start timing. The collection should start on an empty bladder. The exact time the test starts isn't important, but it's commonly started in the morning.
Question 4 of 5
The CVP reading of a client with partial thickness burns is 6 mm H2O. The nurse recognizes that the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A central venous pressure (CVP) reading of 6 mm H2O is within the normal range (2-8 mm H2O), indicating adequate fluid status. Answer A is incorrect because the client does not need additional fluids. Answer C is incorrect because a CVP of 6 does not suggest congestive failure. Answer D is incorrect because a diuretic is not indicated with a normal CVP.
Extract:
Which of the following clients will most likely develop Diabetes Mellitus?
Question 5 of 5
American Indian
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes is hereditary, and a family history, such as grandparents with diabetes, increases the likelihood of developing the condition.