NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy.
Question 1 of 5
Neutropenia means
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neutropenia involves low neutrophils, often with low WBC, platelets, and RBC in leukemia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet. Which of the following foods should the patient avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, worsening conditions like hypertension or heart failure. Fresh fruits, whole grains, and lean meats are low-sodium and appropriate for the diet.
Extract:
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Question 3 of 5
In addition to the relief of pain, the nurse should direct the care for a patient with sickle cell crisis toward:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygenation and hydration prevent further sickling and promote tissue perfusion.
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Question 4 of 5
A client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes Lantus insulin. At what time of the day would the nurse administer the insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus is a long-acting insulin typically administered at bedtime (e.g., 2100) to provide steady glucose control overnight and throughout the next day.
Extract:
Following a CVA, a patient remains unresponsive to sensory stimulation.
Question 5 of 5
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that registers general sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and touch is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information like touch and pain.