NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers subcutaneous insulin lispro at 0730 to a client as prescribed and the client consumes breakfast 30 minutes later. At what time is the client at highest risk for experiencing insulin-related hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin lispro peaks 1-2 hours after administration, so 1100 (
B), about 3.5 hours post-injection, is the highest risk time for hypoglycemia.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A woman has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which comment by the client indicates that she understands the nature of the disease process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a cane for balance shows understanding of multiple sclerosis' chronic, progressive nature causing mobility issues, unlike expecting full recovery or avoiding grandchildren.
Question 4 of 5
A client who received complete thickness burns at 7:30 a.m. was rushed to the emergency room where IV therapy with Lactated Ringer's was begun. He is to receive $8,000 \mathrm{~mL}$ of solution in 24 hours. According to the Parkland formula, how much solution should he receive by 11:30 p.m.?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Parkland formula states half the total fluid (4,000 mL) is given in the first 8 hours (by 3:30 p.m.), and the remaining 4,000 mL over the next 16 hours. By 11:30 p.m. (16 hours post-burn), the client should have received 6,000 mL.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a 10-year-old client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Using anatomical terminology (
A) promotes understanding. Explaining equipment and procedures (
C) reduces anxiety. Offering a gown and allowing underwear (
D) respects privacy. Adult examination sequences (
B) may not suit pediatric needs, and parents rating pain (E) may not accurately reflect the child's experience.