NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The physician orders high protein, high calorie and high salt diet on Valerie.
Question 1 of 5
When ask by the patient, the nurse would explain that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) leads to a loss of sodium ions in the urine and subsequent hyponatremia, necessitating a high salt diet.
Extract:
Which of the following is considered a sequela of a staphylococcal infection that may result to glomerulonephritis?
Question 2 of 5
Infected burn wound
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci. Group A hemolytic streptococci can cause rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Question 3 of 5
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of peripheral vascular resistance leads to hypotension due to vasodilation.
Extract:
Patients with myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis experience:
Question 4 of 5
Patients with myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis experience:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These conditions impair respiratory muscles, increasing the risk of complications.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a closed reduction of a fractured right wrist followed by the application of a fiberglass cast 12 hours ago. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Client reports prickling sensation in the right hand. A prickling sensation is an indication of compartment syndrome and requires immediate action by the nurse. The other findings are normal for a client in this situation.