NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about energy conservation. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a shower chair conserves energy by reducing exertion during bathing, a taxing activity for COPD patients. Morning activity (
A) may not suit all, pursed-lip breathing (
C) aids respiration, and quick walking (
D) increases oxygen demand.
Extract:
Mr. Smith is 67-year-old black male brought to the hospital by his wife, who stated that he fell down 20 minutes ago and has been unable to speak or move his right side since then, Mr. Smith has no significant past medical history. On exam, Mr. Smith is conscious, very anxious, his speech is garbed and unintelligible, he has a left facial droop, and he is completely right hemiphlegic.
Question 2 of 5
The most likely etiology for his symptoms is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of sudden speech loss, facial droop, and hemiplegia strongly suggest a cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Extract:
The nurse administers prescribed pancreatin replacement therapy to Bonnie.
Question 3 of 5
To effectively evaluate the effect of this treatment, should expect that this medication will result to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatin aids fat digestion, resulting in near-normal stools in pancreatic insufficiency.
Extract:
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Question 4 of 5
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of peripheral vascular resistance leads to hypotension due to vasodilation.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A young boy is recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by the boy's mother indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laying a seizing child on their back risks aspiration; the correct position is on the side. The other statements reflect appropriate seizure management. Reduction of Risk Potential