NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Forty eight to 72 hours post birth, blood test for PKU is taken on the neonate.
Question 1 of 5
This test is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Guthrie blood test reliably detects abnormal phenylalanine levels as early as 4 days of age, provided the infant is fed a milk diet.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes Lantus insulin. At what time of the day would the nurse administer the insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus is a long-acting insulin typically administered at bedtime (e.g., 2100) to provide steady glucose control overnight and throughout the next day.
Extract:
A patient has been started on metformin for type 2 DM.
Question 3 of 5
You would tell your patient that the most common side effects of this drug are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent side effects of metformin include nausea and abdominal discomfort. Liver and kidney function tests are recommended before starting and periodically thereafter.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sardines are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels, triggering gout attacks. Spinach (
A), chicken (
B), and rice (
D) are low-purine and safe for gout management.
Extract:
The PN assigned to Francis knows the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Question 5 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.