NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure
Question 1 of 5
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue due to altered nutrition is a priority in acute renal failure as it reflects metabolic imbalances and nutritional deficits.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Steam inhalation is prescribed for a client. Which of the following safety precautions should the nurse include in the client's instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning off the humidifier when not in use prevents electrical hazards and bacterial growth. Distilled water is ideal but not critical, overfilling is unnecessary, and cleaning frequency depends on use.
Extract:
The nurse administers prescribed pancreatin replacement therapy to Bonnie.
Question 3 of 5
To effectively evaluate the effect of this treatment, should expect that this medication will result to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatin aids fat digestion, resulting in near-normal stools in pancreatic insufficiency.
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Question 4 of 5
A client is being admitted with a diagnosis of possible pancreatitis. Which of the following is the best support for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's amylase level is elevated above the normal level of 200 U/L. This measurement is the most accurate indicator of pancreatitis and the most objective and specific. The answers in A, B, and D are also clinical manifestations of pancreatitis, but are not as specific as the laboratory value, so they are incorrect choices.
Extract:
For proper foot care, the nurse should provide a patient with non-insulin dependent mellitus with instructions to:
Question 5 of 5
For proper foot care, the nurse should provide a patient with non-insulin dependent mellitus with instructions to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing shoes and natural fiber socks protects diabetic feet and promotes circulation.