NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for albuterol 5 mg via nebulizer every 4 hours. The nurse has albuterol 2.5 mg/3 mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 6 mL/dose
Rationale: Albuterol 5 mg is needed, with 2.5 mg/3 mL available. Thus, 5 mg ÷ 2.5 mg × 3 mL = 6 mL per dose.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
When counseling a 6 year-old who is experiencing enuresis, what must the nurse understand about the pathophysiological basis of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It has no clear etiology. Enuresis has multiple contributing factors, but no single definitive cause has been established.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just received the shift report. Which one of the following clients should be seen first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Answer D is correct. There is nothing in answer A that indicates the client is unstable. Answer B is a good choice, but the client three days post-fracture may have a slight temperature, so he should be seen second. Answer C is also a good choice, but if the infant with dehydration is stable, the 8-week-old with respiratory distress (sub-sternal retractions and low oxygen saturation) is the most critical and should be seen first.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is participating in a staff presentation to review risk factors for skin cancer. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Risk factors for skin cancer include family history , high number of moles , immunosuppressant use increasing susceptibility, and outdoor occupation due to UV exposure. Severe acne is not a direct risk factor unless associated with specific treatments like radiation.