NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Question 1 of 5
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess glucocorticoids elevate glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse has just started on the 7PM surgical unit shift. Which of the following patients should the nurse check on first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new onset of urinary incontinence may require additional medical assessment, and the physician needs to be notified.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus is experiencing a growth spurt. Which treatment approach would be most effective for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During an adolescent growth spurt, a regimen of multiple insulin doses achieves better control of the blood glucose level because it more closely simulates endogenous insulin release. A single daily dose of insulin wouldn't control this client's blood glucose level as effectively. Limiting dietary fat intake wouldn't help the body use glucose at the cellular level. An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus doesn't produce insulin and therefore can't receive an oral antidiabetic agent instead of insulin.
Extract:
Nurse Mary is scheduled to attend an in-service program but she still has to perform some nursing care on her assigned client.
Question 4 of 5
Which action will best meet her educational needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Completing the procedure ensures patient care continuity before attending the in-service.
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Question 5 of 5
All of the following need to be done. Which should the nurse delegate to the certified nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hygienic care is within a CNA's scope. Medication, catheterization, and dressing changes require nursing skills.