NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is receiving newly prescribed continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy via an infusion pump. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin pumps (
C) provide steady insulin delivery, improving glucose stability. Glucose monitoring (
A) and bolus doses (
B) are still needed, and infusion sets are changed every 2-3 days, not daily (
D).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type. Which statement by the parent requires intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADHD often persists into adulthood, so stating it will be outgrown by age 20 (
C) is incorrect and requires intervention. Limiting choices (
A), advocating for an IEP (
B), and focusing during conversations (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for 1-2 hours after meals (
C) prevents purging, a priority in bulimia management. Time limits (
A) may increase anxiety, overnight checks (
B) are less relevant, and discussing complications (
D) is educational but not immediate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease). Which of the following findings is consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronze skin pigmentation (
A) is a hallmark of Addison disease due to increased ACTH stimulating melanocytes. Increased hair (
B) and supraclavicular fat pad (
D) are associated with Cushing syndrome, while striae (
C) are nonspecific but not typical of Addison disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an anticholinergic medication to a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following findings would require follow-up prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticholinergics can worsen urinary retention, so 650 mL post-void residual (
A) requires follow-up. Macular degeneration (
B), loose stools (
C), and fatigue (
D) are not contraindications.