NCLEX Questions, NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions, NCLEX-PN Questions, Nurselytic

Questions 176

NCLEX-PN

Home > NCLEX-PN > NCLEX Practice Questions PN
NCLEX-PN Test Bank

NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The client with hyperparathyroidism will exhibit signs of:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases parathyroid hormone, causing hypercalcemia by mobilizing calcium from bones and increasing absorption. Hypokalemia , hyponatremia , and hyperphosphatemia are not typically associated.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client with major depressive disorder who is reporting difficulty sleeping. The client gets up during the night, paces the hallway, wrings the hands, and appears teary. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, D, E, F

Rationale: Natural sunlight exposure (
A) helps regulate circadian rhythms and improve mood. Warm milk (
D) contains tryptophan, which promotes sleep. A quiet environment (E) and soft music (F) reduce stimulation and promote relaxation. Naps (
B) may disrupt nighttime sleep, and exercise before bedtime (
C) can be stimulating.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is talking with a client with major depressive disorder who has been taking paroxetine for the past 3 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client would require immediate follow-up?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Persistent depression with increased energy (
B) may indicate rising suicide risk, requiring immediate follow-up. Appetite (
A), sleep (
C), and libido (
D) changes are common side effects.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse performs an assessment during a fluid exchange for the client who is 48 hours post-insertion of an abdominal Tenckhoff catheter for peritoneal dialysis. The nurse knows that the appearance of which of the following needs to be reported to the provider immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cloudy drainage is a sign of infection that can lead to peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum). The other options are expected side effects of peritoneal dialysis.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter that was inserted 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using a sterile syringe at the specimen port (
A) ensures a clean sample. Balloon port (
B), drainage bag (
C), or 24-hour collection (
D) risk contamination.

Similar Questions

A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. The pulse oximeter shows a saturation of 86% on room air. The nurse finds bilateral diminished lung sounds and low-pitched wheezing posteriorly, shallow respirations, respiratory rate of 32/min, and use of accessory muscles. What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery device for this client?
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. The client is prescribed filgrastim to improve the function of the immune system. Which finding does the nurse anticipate in response to the medication?
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is on airborne isolation precautions. The nurse can delegate which tasks to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Parents of a 6 month-old breast fed baby ask the nurse about increasing the baby's diet. Which of the following should be added first?

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium

$150/ 90 days