NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Due to excessive amount of glucocorticoids, Antoinette will have which of the following problems?
Question 1 of 5
Urine output
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a result of increased cortisol levels, patients experience increased blood glucose, leading to hyperglycemia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest for an extended period of time. When planning care, the nurse knows that which nursing action will do most to help prevent muscle atrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active exercises, when possible, maintain muscle strength and prevent atrophy most effectively. Passive ROM, turning, or position changes are less effective for muscle preservation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of lorazepam IV. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse discovers that the parents of a 2 year-old child continue to use an apnea monitor each night. The parents state: 'We are concerned about the possible occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).' In order to take appropriate action, the nurse must understand that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 95% of SIDS cases occur before 6 months of age. Peak age of SIDS occurrence is 2 to 4 months and 95% of cases occur by 6 months of age. It is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year of age.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year-old admitted with an upper respiratory infection has an order for O2 saturation via pulse oximeter. To ensure an accurate reading, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the probe on the finger or earlobe ensures accurate measurement of oxygen saturation, as these areas have good peripheral blood flow. The abdomen is not suitable, recalibration is not routinely required, and waiting 15 minutes is unnecessary.