NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Which of the following data reflects that fluid resuscitation on B.C was effective?
Question 1 of 5
Urine output of 300 cc/24H; increased BUN, increased Na+ level.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine output of 30 cc/hour, decreased BUN, and decreased Na+ level reflect kidney perfusion, indicating effective fluid resuscitation.
Extract:
A patient with CAD has a sudden episode of cyanosis & a change in respiration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse starts O2 administration immediately. In this situation:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis and respiratory changes justify immediate oxygen administration in CAD patients.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has been receiving morphine for pain management. Which of the following findings indicates a need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute indicates respiratory depression, a life-threatening side effect of morphine, requiring immediate intervention (e.g., naloxone). Drowsiness, constipation, and nausea are expected but less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A client is complaining of difficulty walking secondary to a mass in the foot. The nurse should document this finding as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morton's neuroma is a benign mass in a digital nerve of the foot, causing pain and difficulty walking. The other conditions involve different foot pathologies. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
When assessing for complications of hyperparathyroidism, the nurse should monitor the patient for:
Question 5 of 5
Tetany
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism causes calcium release from the bones, leaving them porous and weak, leading to bone destruction.