NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
On the patient with pancreatitis
Question 1 of 5
On the patient with pancreatitis, which of the following is decreased in level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine amylase is not typically decreased in pancreatitis; however, among the options, it's the most relevant as serum amylase is elevated, not urine.
Extract:
At age 3 months, an infant is admitted to the hospital for a cleft lip repair.
Question 2 of 5
Postoperative nursing care should include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meticulous care of the suture line is necessary to prevent infection and to provide the best cosmetic effect post-cleft lip repair.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
While assessing a client with AIDS, the nurse notes a reddish-purple discoloration on the client's eyelid. This finding is most consistent with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma, common in AIDS, presents as reddish-purple lesions, including on the eyelid. Other conditions affect the retina or eyelid structure differently.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who presents with a complaint of fatigue and shortness of breath. Which physical assessment findings if noted by the nurse warrants a need for follow up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reddish purple mark on the neck (e.g., bruising or petechiae) with fatigue and shortness of breath may indicate a hematologic or cardiovascular issue, requiring follow-up. Reddened sclera, scalp flaking, or rashes are less urgent and unrelated to the primary symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a child with a neural tube defect asks the nurse what she can do to decrease the chances of having another baby with a neural tube defect. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all childbearing women increase folic acid from dietary sources and/or supplements. There is evidence that increased amounts of folic acid prevents neural tube defects.