NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a new prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia, so checking the pulse (holding if <60 bpm) prevents adverse effects. High-fiber meals (
A) are unrelated, stopping for dizziness (
C) requires physician consultation, and potassium (
D) is relevant for diuretics, not beta-blockers.
Extract:
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Question 2 of 5
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperglycemia causes polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss due to osmotic diuresis.
Extract:
Ms. Wilson was admitted in the hospital for subtotal thyroidectomy. Two days prior to surgery she complains to the nurse and states, 'It looks like that she is coming down with flu.'
Question 3 of 5
An appropriate nursing action is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lugol's solution is given a few days before thyroidectomy to decrease the vascularity of the thyroid glands. Should the patient develop an infection, thyroidectomy will be canceled, so the Lugol's solution should not be given.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is undergoing diagnostic tests to diagnose a possible malignancy angrily says to the nurse, 'You don't know anything. I want someone competent caring for me.' What is the best initial nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's distress validates their feelings, de-escalating anger and fostering therapeutic communication.
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 5 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.