NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism might trigger a bipolar episode in a client predisposed to bipolar disorder. Episodes aren't known to be triggered by hyperglycemia, hypertension, or antiseizure medications.
Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old female was raped by a young man in her neighborhood. She is in the Emergency Department for evaluation and tests. After the procedure is completed, a rape crisis counselor (nurse specialist) talks to the client in a conference room regarding the rape. Implementing counseling by the nurse specialist for the raped victim represents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counseling by a rape crisis nurse specialist is a form of crisis intervention, providing immediate support to address the trauma. It is not merely assessment, empathy, or intrusion. Coordinated Care
Extract:
A patient who sustained massive internal injuries in a car crash becomes hypotensive and develops acute renal failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which acid-base imbalance is he most likely to experience?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal failure causes metabolic acidosis due to impaired acid excretion.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who has classic hemophilia. He is admitted with a swollen right knee that is very painful. The nurse should plan to include which of the following as a priority in the care of this child upon admission?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bed cradle keeps bedding off the painful, swollen knee (hemarthrosis), reducing discomfort, a priority in acute hemophilia management.
Extract:
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol causes enzyme backflow, leading to pancreatic autodigestion.