NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Thirty-minutes after the blood transfusion was started, the patient complains of urticaria in the chest, abdomen and both thighs.
Question 1 of 5
The PN will implement which nursing action as a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urticaria indicates a possible transfusion reaction, and the priority is to stop the infusion to prevent further complications.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption due to its large surface area. The other organs have different primary functions, like digestion or storage. Physiological Adaptation
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who will be undergoing diagnostic tests. Which client must the nurse ask about allergies to shellfish? An adult who is scheduled for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in CT scans, unlike MRI, EEG, or sleep studies.
Question 4 of 5
A client with leukemia is receiving oral prednisolone (Prednisone). An expected side effect of the prolonged use of prednisolone is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged use of prednisolone, a corticosteroid, causes hirsutism (excessive hair growth) due to hormonal effects. Weight gain, not loss , and increased appetite, not decreased , are typical. Integumentary bronzing is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes mellitus who is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA causes fruity breath odor due to ketone production from fat metabolism. Rapid, deep respirations (not slow,
A) compensate for acidosis, tachycardia/hypotension (not bradycardia,
C) occur, and hyperglycemia (not hypoglycemia,
D) is typical.