NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has just had an ECG. The client says to the nurse, 'The doctor said I had a sinus rhythm. What does that mean?' Which response to the client is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sinus rhythm originates from the sinoatrial node, the heart's normal pacemaker, indicating a healthy rhythm. This explanation is accurate and educational without causing alarm or implying unnecessary monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Ashley and her boyfriend Chris, both 19 years old, are transported to the Emergency Department after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Chris is badly hurt, but Ashley has no apparent injuries, though she appears confused and has trouble focusing on what is going on around her. She complains of dizziness and nausea. Her pulse is rapid, and she is hyperventilating. The nurse should assess Ashley's level of anxiety as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ashley's symptoms, including confusion, dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse, and hyperventilation, indicate severe anxiety, characterized by somatic symptoms and impaired problem-solving. Mild or moderate anxiety would present with less intense symptoms, and panic would involve loss of reality. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
You're able to elicit a Babinski's response in your 9-month-old patient.
Question 3 of 5
This is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Babinski's response is normal in infants up to 12–24 months due to immature corticospinal tracts.
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Question 4 of 5
A corporate executive works 60-80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biofeedback is a relaxation technique that helps manage stress by teaching control over physiological responses. It is not structure, time management, or exercise. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following lab values should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A serum potassium of 5.9 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, which can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and requires immediate reporting.