NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The most important information for the nurse to have when planning care for the client with diabetes is the client's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Answer B is correct. The most objective answer is the blood glucose history. Answers A, C, and D are more subjective. This information is reported data.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
(3.5-5 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering prescribed medications to assigned clients. The nurse should hold and seek clarification for which scheduled administrations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Vancomycin flushing (
B) suggests red man syndrome, vitamin E (
C) increases bleeding risk pre-surgery, and hyperkalemia (
D) contraindicates lisinopril. Lactulose (
A) and insulin (E) are appropriate.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A recovering alcoholic asked the nurse, 'Will it be ok for me to just drink at special family gatherings?' Which initial response by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recovering person cannot return to drinking without starting the addiction process over.
Total abstinence is required to maintain recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The home health aide reports to the practical nurse that the client has been trying to give away possessions. When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, 'With my spouse dead, there's no reason for me to go on.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statement and behavior suggest suicidal ideation. Directly asking about thoughts of self-harm (
A) is the most appropriate response to assess risk and ensure safety. Options B, C, and D are less direct and may delay critical intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had an endoscopic procedure yesterday to stop upper gastrointestinal bleeding and who started a clear liquid diet today. Which of the following foods would be appropriate to offer to this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Clear liquids include apple juice (
A), chicken broth (
B), cranberry juice (
C), and unsweetened tea (E). Cream of chicken soup (
D) and ice cream (F) are not clear liquids.