NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red blood in the dialysis tubing indicates a potential access site bleed or tubing disconnection, requiring immediate intervention to prevent blood loss. Mild hypertension (
A) and weight gain (
B) are common, and a normal potassium level (
D) is unremarkable.
Question 2 of 5
The parent of a young adult recently diagnosed as being HIV positive calls the clinic in a panic saying, 'My son just cut himself shaving, and there is blood all over the bathroom. What should I do?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Household bleach effectively disinfects HIV in blood spills, and gloves protect the parent, following standard precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. Which of the following sites is most appropriate for an adult patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is safest for IM injections in adults, minimizing nerve or vessel damage. Deltoid and vastus lateralis are alternatives but less preferred, and dorsogluteal is avoided due to sciatic nerve risk.
Question 4 of 5
In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism might trigger a bipolar episode in a client predisposed to bipolar disorder. Episodes aren't known to be triggered by hyperglycemia, hypertension, or antiseizure medications.
Extract:
The physician orders high protein, high calorie and high salt diet on Valerie.
Question 5 of 5
When ask by the patient, the nurse would explain that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) leads to a loss of sodium ions in the urine and subsequent hyponatremia, necessitating a high salt diet.