NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the attempt to control bleeding from an artery. What personal protection equipment should be worn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gown, gloves, mask, and goggles protect against blood splatter during arterial bleeding control, adhering to standard precautions.
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Ranges
Glucose – Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin before breakfast and dinner. Although the client reports feeling well, the 6 AM fasting blood glucose is 60 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 60 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia risk with NPH insulin, which peaks overnight. A bedtime snack prevents nocturnal hypoglycemia. Ketones are checked for hyperglycemia, increased carbohydrates may cause hyperglycemia, and skipping doses disrupts control.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with oral candidiasis who has a new prescription for nystatin oral suspension. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: For nystatin oral suspension: avoid eating/drinking for 30 minutes to ensure contact time; monitor oral membranes for treatment response; shake the bottle for proper dosing; and swish in the mouth for efficacy. Discontinuing early risks recurrence.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate 12 hours ago and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The client reports lower abdominal pain rated as an 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain post-TURP with bladder irrigation suggests possible catheter obstruction or clot formation. Verifying urine output and characteristics is the priority to ensure patency. Morphine , checking bowel movement , or oxybutynin are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Cushing's syndrome should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with Cushing's syndrome has adrenocortical hypersecretion, so she retains sodium and water. The client may drink alcohol in moderation, so answer A is incorrect, and there is no need to eat more green vegetables or limit protein, so answers C and D are incorrect.