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:
Besides acute glomerulonephritis, a sequela of Streptococcus infection would be:
Question 2 of 5
Nephritic syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease involving the joints, heart, CNS, and subcutaneous tissue, believed to be an autoimmune process triggered by Streptococcus infection.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A productive cough with green sputum indicates a bacterial infection, common in pneumonia. Clear nasal discharge (
A) suggests a viral infection, abdominal pain (
C) is nonspecific, and a dry cough (
D) is less typical for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room because she is difficult to arouse. She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. What additional findings would the nurse expect to be present?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe underweight (suggesting anorexia nervosa) often causes amenorrhea due to hormonal disruption. Tachycardia, wheezing, or acne are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 37-year-old woman with metastatic ovarian cancer admitted for nausea and vomiting. The physician orders total parenteral nutrition (TPN), a nutritional consult, and diet recall. Which of the following is the BEST indication that the patient's nutritional status has improved after 4 days?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin levels are the best indicator of long-term nutritional status, reflecting protein stores. A level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal range 3.5–5.0 g/dL) suggests improved nutrition after TPN. Eating more (
A) is subjective, weight gain (
B) may reflect fluid retention, and low hemoglobin (
D) is unrelated to nutrition and more likely due to cancer or chemotherapy.