NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Mr. Smith is 67-year-old black male brought to the hospital by his wife, who stated that he fell down 20 minutes ago and has been unable to speak or move his right side since then, Mr. Smith has no significant past medical history. On exam, Mr. Smith is conscious, very anxious, his speech is garbed and unintelligible, he has a left facial droop, and he is completely right hemiphlegic.
Question 1 of 5
The most likely etiology for his symptoms is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of sudden speech loss, facial droop, and hemiplegia strongly suggest a cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Extract:
A nurse is administering blood to a patient who has a low hemoglobin count.
Question 2 of 5
The patient asks how long the RBC last in the body? The correct response is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days.
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Question 3 of 5
A client with Anemia has been prescribed liquid iron. Which would the nurse expect to be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liquid iron should be administered through a straw to prevent dental staining. Answers B, C, and D are not correct instructions for taking liquid iron, so they are incorrect.
Extract:
A 35-year-old male has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for five years and now is unable to urinate.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomic neuropathy can impair bladder function, causing urinary retention in long-term diabetes.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the healthy use of ego defense mechanisms. An appropriate goal for this client would be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduce fear and protect self-esteem. Ego defense mechanisms are unconscious proactive barriers that are used to manage instinct and affect in the presence of stressful situations. Healthy reactions are those in which the client admits that they are feeling various emotions.