NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with Cushing's disease will most likely exhibit signs of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's disease causes hypercortisolism, leading to hypokalemia due to increased potassium excretion. Hypernatremia , hypocalcaemia , and hypermagnesemia are not typical in Cushing's disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to parents about childhood nutrition and feeding practices. The nurse recognizes that which snack is best for a toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A slice of cheese (
D) is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-chew snack suitable for a toddler, providing protein and calcium. Orange juice (
A) is high in sugar, sweetened cereal (
B) lacks nutritional value, and raw carrot sticks (
C) pose a choking hazard.
Question 3 of 5
An adult has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy and asks what causes it. The nurse knows that which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exact cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, though it may be associated with viral infections or inflammation, but not specifically chickenpox, flu, or trauma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 12-month-old client who is HIV-positive and severely immunosuppressed. Which of the following scheduled immunizations should the nurse anticipate administering to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hib (
A) and PCV (
D) are inactivated vaccines, safe for immunosuppressed children. MMR (
C) and varicella (E) are live vaccines, contraindicated. Hepatitis A (
B) is not routine at 12 months.
Question 5 of 5
A client was admitted to the psychiatric unit after refusing to get out of bed. In the hospital the client talks to unseen people and voids on the floor. The nurse could best handle the problem of voiding on the floor by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toileting the client more frequently with supervision. This approach addresses the physical need in a client with altered thought processes.