NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse administers prescribed pancreatin replacement therapy to Bonnie.
Question 1 of 5
To effectively evaluate the effect of this treatment, should expect that this medication will result to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatin aids fat digestion, resulting in near-normal stools in pancreatic insufficiency.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is the most important preoperative assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood glucose control is critical preoperatively in diabetes to prevent complications like wound infections or ketoacidosis. Electrolytes, CBC, and urinalysis are important but secondary, as glucose directly impacts surgical outcomes.
Extract:
Gastrostomy tube was placed on the patient with terminal stage of throat cancer. Feeding is started today.
Question 3 of 5
Prior to initiating the first gastrostomy feeding, the nurse should perform which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the tube ensures patency before feeding, preventing blockages and ensuring safe administration.
Extract:
A client who had previously signed the consent for liver biopsy has changed his mind and no longer wants the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
The best initial response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the reason for refusal respects the patient's autonomy and facilitates informed decision-making.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings would indicate a complication of TPN therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, a common TPN complication due to high dextrose content, requiring insulin adjustment or rate change. Weight gain (
A) is expected, low-grade fever (
C) is nonspecific, and normal urine output (
D) is unremarkable.