NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Kussmaul breathing:
Question 1 of 5
Kussmaul breathing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kussmaul breathing is a rapid, deep pattern compensating for metabolic acidosis.
Extract:
The nurse should observe Valerie closely for signs of infectious complications because in Addison's disease there is disturbance in
Question 2 of 5
fluid balance.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because of diminished glucocorticoid production, there is a decreased inflammatory effect, increasing susceptibility to infections.
Extract:
A patient has been started on metformin for type 2 DM.
Question 3 of 5
You would tell your patient that the most common side effects of this drug are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent side effects of metformin include nausea and abdominal discomfort. Liver and kidney function tests are recommended before starting and periodically thereafter.
Extract:
When giving health and safety hazards on a mother with a 3-month-old infant, the nurse should emphasize that
Question 4 of 5
tiny objects must be removed from crib.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 4 months of age, infants pick up anything within reach and put it in their mouth, making tiny objects in the crib a choking hazard.
Extract:
A 28-year-old male with history of diabetes has been found wandering around in a confused pattern. The male is sweaty and pale.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion, sweating, and pallor in a diabetic suggest hypoglycemia, requiring immediate blood sugar testing.