NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing heat intolerance and tremors due to excess thyroid hormone. Weight gain (
A), bradycardia (
C), and dry skin (
D) are characteristic of hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A child with tetralogy of Fallot visits the clinic several weeks before planned surgery. The nurse should give priority attention to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment of oxygenation. Tetralogy of Fallot involves defects that reduce pulmonary blood flow, leading to cyanosis and polycythemia, which can cause neurologic complications if oxygenation is inadequate.
Extract:
You are taking the history of a 14-year-old girl who has a BMI of 18. The girl reports of inability to eat, induced vomiting and severe constipation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to eat, induced vomiting, and low BMI suggest anorexia nervosa.
Extract:
Ms. Wilson has undergone total thyroidectomy.
Question 4 of 5
Following surgery, the patient should be observed for signs and symptoms of thyroid storm. Which of the following is consistent with thyroid storm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia, such as a heart rate of 180 bpm, is one of the manifestations of thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 15-year-old client presents at the clinic with fatigue, a severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. A monospot test is positive. What instructions will be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis, indicated by a positive monospot test, is viral, requiring rest and nutrition for recovery, not antibiotics or isolation for blisters.