NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a person who is admitted with progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What nursing care measure should the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ALS causes respiratory muscle weakness; chest PT helps clear secretions, preventing pneumonia. Dressings, fluids, or catheters are not primary.
Extract:
The patient with hypothyroidism
Question 2 of 5
The patient with hypothyroidism will most likely experience which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes dry skin and weight gain due to slowed metabolism.
Extract:
The physician has ordered IV replacement of potassium for a patient with severe hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would administer the IV potassium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium is diluted and infused slowly to prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
Extract:
Ron is 4-year-old child being discharge to home after an uneventful tonsillectomy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would suggest that the appropriate car seat for the child is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A booster car seat is appropriate for a bigger child like a 4-year-old, ensuring proper restraint and safety.
Extract:
A patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been drinking copious amounts of water and voiding frequently. The patient is experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, and is reporting dizziness.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse checks lab work for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyponatremia from excessive water intake, requiring electrolyte assessment.