NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse evaluating a 52-year-old diabetic male client's therapeutic response to rosuvastatin would notice changes in which laboratory values? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Rosuvastatin, a statin, is expected to lower LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, indicating therapeutic response. An increase in alanine aminotransferase suggests liver stress, which is a side effect to monitor, not a therapeutic goal. A decrease in HDL cholesterol is undesirable, as statins typically maintain or increase HDL.
Question 2 of 5
Based on knowledge of cultural diversity, the nurse knows that obtaining a CBC will be most distressing for the client who is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some Native American cultures believe blood removal weakens the body or spirit, making a CBC distressing. Other groups typically do not have this belief.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse admits a 7 year-old to the emergency room after a leg injury. The x-rays show a femur fracture near the epiphysis. The parents ask what will be the outcome of this injury. The appropriate response by the nurse should be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An epiphyseal (growth) plate fracture in a 7 year-old often results in retarded bone growth. The leg often will be different in length than the uninjured leg.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that during the 'tension building' phase of a violent relationship, when the batterer makes unreasonable demands, the battered victim may experience feelings of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helplessness. Victims feel depressed and helpless despite efforts to please the batterer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy earlier today. He says he has to spit a lot. What nursing action is essential?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive spitting may indicate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which contains glucose; testing secretions confirms this serious complication.