NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching to a client who had a total knee replacement 4 days ago. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-administered anticoagulant injections require confirmation of correct technique, not spousal fear, indicating misunderstanding. Walker use , symptom reporting , and toilet aids are correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following beverages is most appropriate for a client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apple juice is most appropriate for a client with renalrape juice has a lower potassium content, which is crucial for renal failure patients who need to limit potassium intake. Prune, grape, and apricot juices are high in potassium, which can be harmful in renal failure.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about levothyroxine, which the health care provider has prescribed for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. Which statement made by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids reduce levothyroxine absorption, requiring further teaching. Blood monitoring , lifelong use , and morning dosing are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting in caring for a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy 48 hours ago and has developed diabetes insipidus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin treats diabetes insipidus by replacing vasopressin. Checking urine osmolarity and serum sodium monitors the condition. Trendelenburg position is inappropriate as it may increase intracranial pressure post-hypophysectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A football player is well paid for his superior athletic ability. Described by his friends as quiet and brooding, on the field he is known for his overly aggressive plays. The client's behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublimation involves channeling emotions (e.g., aggression) into socially acceptable outlets, like sports. Displacement, conversion, and repression do not fit.