NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that an acute attack of pancreatitis can be precipitated by heavy drinking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol causes enzyme backflow, leading to pancreatic autodigestion.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antibodies present at birth interfere with vaccine-induced immunity until about 2 months.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, 'Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male sexual abuse survivors may experience confusion about sexual identity, necessitating psychological support. The other statements are incorrect: long-term issues are common, not all survivors become abusers, and needs vary by gender. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the upper-left quadrant. The infant is most likely in which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal heart tones loudest in the upper-left quadrant suggest a left occipital anterior position, where the fetus's back is aligned with the mother's left side. Other positions` positions are less likely.
Extract:
A young female patient comes to the physician because she has been experiencing fatigue and double vision. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis.
Question 5 of 5
When obtaining information from the patient, the nurse would expect her to report that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis symptoms worsen with activity and are more severe in the evening due to muscle fatigue.