NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should recognize that it is a priority to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin administration is the priority to correct hyperglycemia and halt ketogenesis, addressing the underlying metabolic crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is at the home of a client with diabetes and arthritis. The client has difficulty drawing up insulin. It would be most appropriate for the nurse to refer the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A physical therapist can assist a client to improve the fine motor skills needed to prepare an insulin injection.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered O2 at 3 liters/minute for a client with emphysema. Which device will deliver the most precise level of oxygen prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Venturi mask will deliver the most precise level of oxygen for the client with COPD. Answer A is incorrect, because the client may lose oxygen through an open mouth. Answers B and C are incorrect, because they are not used to deliver oxygen to the client with COPD.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an 8-year-old client with autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Consistency in schedule (
A), parental presence (
B), familiar staff (
C), and a private room with familiar items (
D) reduce anxiety in children with autism. Therapeutic touch (E) may be distressing due to sensory sensitivities.
Question 5 of 5
A client is prescribed long-term pharmacologic therapy with hydroxychloroquine to treat systemic lupus erythematosus. The nurse should reinforce teaching about which intervention related to the drug's adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity. Regular ophthalmologic exams every 6 months are essential to monitor for early signs of retinal damage.