NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used for patients with:
Question 1 of 5
Ketosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics may be helpful when some functioning of the beta cells exists, as in type II diabetes mellitus.
Extract:
A patient with lower back pain is tentatively diagnosed as having a herniated intervertebral disc.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing this patient's back pain, the nurse should ask:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain during bowel movement can indicate nerve compression from a herniated disc, relevant to the diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old client presents at the clinic with fatigue, a severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. A monospot test is positive. What instructions will be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis, indicated by a positive monospot test, is viral, requiring rest and nutrition for recovery, not antibiotics or isolation for blisters.
Extract:
Which of the following can an 8-month old perform?
Question 4 of 5
Walks up and down the stairs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 8-month-old commonly puts objects in their mouth, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar.
Question 5 of 5
The type of insulin expected to be ordered by the physician to treat Francis elevated blood sugar would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short-acting or regular insulin usually reaches the blood within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 4 hours, and stays in the bloodstream for 6 to 8 hours. Because of its short and predictable peak action, regular insulin is routinely used for intravenous administration.