NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying 'I'll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing.' What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourage the client to discuss her feelings about the colostomy. Assessing the client's personal feelings about the stoma and colostomy care is essential to identify specific concerns before offering solutions.
Extract:
Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used for patients with:
Question 2 of 5
Ketosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics may be helpful when some functioning of the beta cells exists, as in type II diabetes mellitus.
Extract:
When monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would analyze an elevated body temperature as indicating
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever during transfusion may indicate a reaction, requiring immediate evaluation.
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Question 4 of 5
An adult who is on dialysis asks if he can take insulin before the dialysis treatment. Which of the following statements is true about insulin and dialysis and should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is not significantly removed by hemodialysis, so it can be taken before treatment without loss of efficacy. It does not enhance dialysis, nor is it destroyed or stimulated by dialysis.
Extract:
Therapy for Valerie who has Addison's disease is aimed chiefly at
Question 5 of 5
dietary supplements to increase the potassium level.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids causes hyponatremia, hypovolemia, and hyperkalemia. Dietary modification and administration of cortical hormones are aimed at correcting these electrolyte imbalances.