NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is being admitted to the unit for detoxification from alcohol. Which comment is the client most likely to make at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Denial is common in early alcohol detoxification, with clients often minimizing their problem or attributing treatment to external pressures.
Question 2 of 5
A 15-month-old child with Hirschsprung's disease comes for a checkup. The mother reports all of the following. Which indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting physical activity is unnecessary and may hinder development in Hirschsprung's disease; enemas, low-residue diet, and stool softeners are appropriate for managing constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with asthma develops respiratory acidosis. Based on this diagnosis, what should the nurse expect the client's serum potassium level to be?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis causes potassium to shift from cells to the bloodstream, leading to hyperkalemia. This is a compensatory response to acid-base imbalance. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit and determines that several situations need to be addressed. Which of the following situations should the nurse attend to FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nosebleed post-radiation therapy is the least stable situation, as it may indicate a serious complication like tissue damage or coagulopathy, requiring immediate assessment. The daughter’s threat (
A) is administrative, the overdue assistant (
B) is a personnel issue, and the physician’s request (
C) can be delegated, all of which are lower priority.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's pre-op lab values. Which of the following lab results warrants immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A prothrombin time of 1 minute and 20 seconds is significantly prolonged, indicating a bleeding risk that requires immediate attention before surgery.