NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
If Larissa, an IDDM, is in acute ketoacidosis
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would expect to see which of the following group of symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ketoacidosis presents with vomiting, thirst, diuresis, and risk of coma due to metabolic acidosis.
Extract:
The PN assigned to Francis knows the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Question 2 of 5
Injection should be given in any one spot more often than every two weeks. Site rotation is important to prevent or combat which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To avoid tissue atrophy or hypertrophy, patients should be taught to avoid injecting insulin in the same site each time. Rotating sites ensures consistent insulin absorption.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client asks the nurse about the rhythm (calendar-basal body temperature) method of family planning. The nurse explains that this method involves:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rhythm method of family planning combines basal body temperature measurement with analysis of cervical mucus changes to determine the fertile period. This method helps identify safe and unsafe periods for sexual intercourse. A natural family planning method, the rhythm method doesn't involve use of chemical barriers, hormones, or mechanical barriers.
Question 4 of 5
A woman asks, 'How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is established due to risks like fetal alcohol syndrome. The other responses provide incorrect or misleading information. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
A patient with a tentative diagnosis of cholecystitis is discharged from the emergency room with instructions to make an appointment for a more definitive diagnosis workup.
Question 5 of 5
The recommendation that would produce the most valuable diagnostic information would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pain journal helps identify triggers and patterns, aiding cholecystitis diagnosis.