NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains to the nurse about her back pain and said, 'I want a bed that is similar to what I have at home.'
Question 1 of 5
What would be an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is the first step to be taken by the nurse. Asking the husband about the patient's home sleeping arrangements helps gather relevant information to address the patient's needs.
Extract:
The best indication that a patient with diabetes mellitus is successfully managing the disease after discharge is a
Question 2 of 5
significant loss of body weight.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A combination of diet, exercise, and medication is necessary to control the disease; the interaction of these therapies is reflected by well-controlled serum glucose.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Extract:
A 24-year-old female is admitted to the ER for confusion. This patient has a history of a myeloma diagnosis, constipation, intense abdominal pain, and polyuria.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myeloma can cause hypercalcemia, leading to confusion, constipation, pain, and polyuria.
Extract:
Six hours following bilateral hip replacement, an 80-year-old woman, transferred in from the Recovery Room to the Surgical Unit was observed to be confused and lethargic; VS are BP 82/56; HR 120; RR 28; skin cool and clammy; no c/o SOB; lungs sounds clear; u/o 20 ml/hour; T 36.5°C; WBC 9000.
Question 5 of 5
Based on this information, what condition appears to be developing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low blood pressure, tachycardia, and low urine output suggest hypovolemic shock, likely from postoperative bleeding.