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.
Extract:
Stephen is a 58-year-old male patient who has a long history of alcoholism. He develops Laennec's cirrhosis, has ascites, jaundice and is confused.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing priority for Stephen is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion indicates hepatic encephalopathy, making safety measures the priority to prevent injury.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 3 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.
Extract:
Ipsilateral pupil:
Question 4 of 5
Ipsilateral pupil:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipsilateral pupil dilation often occurs in conditions like brain herniation affecting the same side.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis is receiving prednisone. The nurse knows the primary reason the client is receiving prednisone is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, suppresses bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis, reducing symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. It does not affect peristalsis, acid, or bacteria directly.