NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Which of the following clinical conditions exacerbates electrolyte excretion?
Question 1 of 5
Nasogastric feedings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical drains remove fluid and electrolytes, exacerbating excretion.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client with myxedema. Based on the client's diagnosis, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxedema (hypothyroidism) causes cold intolerance, so an additional blanket is appropriate. High-calorie snacks are for hyperthyroidism. Foot elevation and ketone checks are unrelated.
Extract:
Post thoracentesis, the patient complains of blood-tinged sputum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would the PN performs first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood-tinged sputum may indicate a pneumothorax, so auscultating for breath sounds is the priority to assess lung status.
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Question 4 of 5
A client is seen in clinic and is diagnosed as having pyelonephritis. What is most likely to be in the nursing history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyelonephritis often ascends from untreated cystitis, a lower urinary tract infection. Pharyngitis, urolithiasis, or uric acid diet are not primary risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a developmental assessment on an 8 month-old. Which finding should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Falls forward when sitting. Sitting without support is expected at 8 months, indicating a developmental concern.