NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is prescribed lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium can cause hyponatremia, and monitoring serum sodium ensures safe levels (therapeutic lithium range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L). Glucose (
B), calcium (
C), and hemoglobin (
D) are not directly affected by lithium therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group activities promote socialization and reduce isolation in depression, supporting recovery. Encouraging alone time or avoiding feelings worsens symptoms, and expression should be encouraged therapeutically.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antibodies present at birth interfere with vaccine-induced immunity until about 2 months.
Extract:
Steatorrhea:
Question 4 of 5
Steatorrhea:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steatorrhea involves greasy, fatty stools due to fat malabsorption.
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Question 5 of 5
Which client is at highest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 75 year-old with left sided paresthesia who is incontinent of urine and stool. Risk factors for pressure ulcers include: immobility, absence of sensation, decreased LOC, poor nutrition and hydration, skin moisture, incontinence, increased age, decreased immune response. This client has the greatest number of risk factors.