NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: oliguria. Kidneys maintain fluid volume through adjustments in urine volume.
Question 2 of 5
What should be included in the care plan of a client who has myxedema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) causes fatigue; frequent rest periods conserve energy. Deep breathing, cool environments, or high-calorie snacks are not prioritized.
Question 3 of 5
The family of a young man who has been declared brain dead following an accident tells the nurse that the doctors said their son would be a good organ donor. They ask the nurse if donating his organs would mean that they could not have a regular funeral. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organ donation involves surgical incisions but allows for open-casket funerals with proper preparation, addressing the family's concern accurately.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suction pressure of 80-120 mm Hg is recommended for adult tracheostomy suctioning to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations may indicate levothyroxine overdose or hyperthyroidism, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the dose or evaluate thyroid function.