NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The best indication that a patient with diabetes mellitus is successfully managing the disease after discharge is a
Question 1 of 5
significant loss of body weight.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A combination of diet, exercise, and medication is necessary to control the disease; the interaction of these therapies is reflected by well-controlled serum glucose.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An adult is admitted to a detoxification unit for withdrawal from alcohol. Which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered for the client upon admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamin (vitamin B1) prevents Wernicke's encephalopathy, a common complication in alcohol withdrawal due to deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is within the first 12 hours after the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A client who sustained an L1 to L2 spinal cord injury in a construction accident asks a nurse if he'll ever be able to walk again. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should respond by asking the client what he's already been told about his ability to walk again. After assessing the client's knowledge, she can better respond to the client's questioning. Option 1 provides the client with false hope, and option 2 may place the client on the defensive. Option 4 is an inappropriate response.
Extract:
A colleague came in to work in your unit with scent of alcohol in his uniform. When asked, he claimed that on his way to work, a gentleman accidentally spilled a glass of wine on his shirt. However, you noted that his breath smells alcohol.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions will be best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the supervisor addresses potential impairment, ensuring patient safety.