NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client with type 1 diabetes comes to the clinic for a routine visit, which question should the nurse plan to ask in relation to possible complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy, so asking about recent eye exams helps screen for this vision-threatening complication.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause photosensitivity, leading to severe sunburn or skin discoloration, so clients should be monitored and advised to use sun protection.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is 4 months' pregnant states that she lives on a limited income and has a problem purchasing enough meat to supply sufficient protein for her diet. Which food can the nurse recommend to supplement the client's meat source?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dried beans are an affordable, high-protein food that can supplement meat in the diet, providing essential amino acids for pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube for esophageal varices. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube can obstruct the airway if it migrates or the balloon inflates improperly, requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client who takes furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure causes the to the title for a routine health. The client's laboratory report reveals a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which question elicits the best information to assess whether the client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) commonly causes muscle weakness and leg cramps due to impaired muscle function, making this the most relevant question.