NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is ambulatory. Which activity will help to prevent slipping and falling?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting for extended periods reduces ambulation time, minimizing fall risk in Parkinson's, where gait instability is common. Smooth soles, bed rails, or rugs increase risks.
Extract:
A patient who has recently experienced a thrombotic CVA
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has recently experienced a thrombotic CVA will most likely receive which of the following treatments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is used to prevent further clot formation in thrombotic CVA.
Extract:
Following major abdominal surgery, Mrs. Lafayette, was started on Morphine infusion via PCA (patient's controlled analgesia) pump.
Question 3 of 5
Priority nursing care for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is a central nervous system depressant, and respiratory depression is a serious side effect, making respiratory status the priority.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing heat intolerance and tremors due to excess thyroid hormone. Weight gain (
A), bradycardia (
C), and dry skin (
D) are characteristic of hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is supervising an unlicensed person who is giving oral care to an unconscious client. Which observation indicates that the unlicensed person needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An upright position risks aspiration in an unconscious client; lateral positioning with head turned prevents this, indicating a need for instruction.