NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A mother with cystic fibrosis child is receiving health teaching from the nurse regarding danger signs of her illness.
Question 1 of 5
The mother has best understood the teaching when she says:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory distress, indicated by tiredness, is a critical danger sign in cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
Danielle Knetchel, 32 years old, experiences diarrhea after eating in the restaurant. She went to the clinic and the physician prescribed anti-diarrheal drug, a narcotic that causes dryness of the mouth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs was given to Danielle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lomotil, a narcotic antidiarrheal, causes dry mouth as a side effect.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
With an alert of an internal disaster and the need for beds, the charge nurse is asked to list clients who are potential discharges within the next hour. Which client should the charge nurse select?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This client is the most stable and has a chronic condition. Tylenol intoxication requires at least 3 to 4 days of intensive observation for the risk of hepatic failure. The other clients would be considered unstable.
Extract:
Disease of which of the following structures is most likely to affect electrolyte re-absorption?
Question 4 of 5
Glomerulus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubules are responsible for electrolyte reabsorption, and their dysfunction affects balance.
Extract:
A 28-year-old male with history of diabetes has been found wandering around in a confused pattern. The male is sweaty and pale.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion, sweating, and pallor in a diabetic suggest hypoglycemia, requiring immediate blood sugar testing.