NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Grave's disease. Which finding would indicate a complication of the client's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shortness of breath may indicate thyroid storm, a life-threatening complication of Grave's disease. Fatigue and increased heart rate are common symptoms, and urinary frequency is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting at a disaster shelter setup following a devastating earthquake. What is the most common problem the nurse is likely to see in those who come to the shelter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress is the most common issue post-disaster due to trauma and displacement, affecting most survivors. Thirst, injuries, or medical exacerbations are less universal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is responsible for teaching the client regarding dietary choices to provide needed magnesium. Which food is a good source of magnesium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is a rich source of magnesium, found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Apple , liver , and squash have lower magnesium content.
Question 4 of 5
An adult woman who broke her right ankle is seen in the physician's office one week after the cast was applied. Which observation indicates to the office nurse that the client is using crutches correctly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The four-point crutch gait (left crutch, right foot, right crutch, left foot) is stable and correct for a non-weight-bearing right ankle, ensuring balance and safety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic is talking with a client who was diagnosed with hypertension 6 months ago. The client's current blood pressure is 170/94 mm Hg. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A major disadvantage of long-term management of hypertension is poor adherence to the treatment plan. Blood pressure medications can have unpleasant adverse effects, including fatigue, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction. In addition, clients may stop taking the medications when they believe their blood pressure has returned to normal range or if medications are expensive. Abrupt discontinuation of prescribed antihypertensive medications can lead to hypertensive crisis, a life-threatening emergency characterized by severely elevated blood pressure (ie, systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥120 mm Hg).
To prevent complications (eg, end organ damage), the nurse should determine if the client has been taking the medications consistently (Option 4). There may be a need for a dosage change or addition of another medication.