NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test with NGN Questions
Extract:
The nurse is contacting a client at 28 weeks gestation to review laboratory results and schedule a follow-up prenatal visit. Laboratory Results Laboratory Test and Reference Range 12 Weeks Gestation 26 Weeks Gestation 28 Weeks Gestation
WBC (prostent) 5,000-1多份 (5.0-15.0 × 10°/L) 8,900/mm3 (8.9 × 10°/L) 16,500 /mm° (16.5 × 10%/L)
Hemoglobin (pregnant) 11-16 g/dL (110-160 g/L) 13 g/dL (130 g/L) 10.8 g/dL (108 g/L) Hematocrit (pregnant) 33%-47% (0.33-0.47) 39% (0.39) 32% (0.32)
Chlamydia Negative Positive Negative Hemoglobin A1c 4.0%-5.9% 5.1%
1-hour oral glucose challenge test <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) 175 mg/dL (9.7 mmol/L)
3-hour oral glucose tolerance test Fasting: <110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) 1 hour: <180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L) 2 hour: <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L 3 hour: <70-115 mg/dL (<6.4 mmol/L) Fasting: 115 mg/dL (6.4 mmol/L) 1 hour: 205 mg/dL (11.4 mmol/L) 2 hour: 162 mg/dL (9.0 mg/dL) 3 hour: 135 mg/dL (7.5 mg/dL)
Question 1 of 5
Which 3 instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Abdominal injection , monitoring hypoglycemia symptoms , and fetal kick counts are key for gestational diabetes management.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client.
History and Physical Vital Signs Body System Findings
General- The client has a 2-day history of decreased appetite, nausea, fatigue, and headaches, the client had a "sore throat" 2 weeks ago that resolved without treatment; BMl is in the 65th percentile
Eye, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT)- Periorbital edema; no changes in vision
Pulmonary- Lung sounds clear bilaterally; no increased work of breathing; no cough Cardiovascular- S1 and S2 heard on auscultation; no murmur auscultated; 3+ bilateral lower extremity edema is noted
Gastrointestinal- Bowel sounds present, no masses or tenderness felt Musculoskeletal No joint pain or swelling
Genitourinary- Decreased urination; dark, cola-colored urine
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis. The client is most at risk for. and
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis increases risks for cerebral and pulmonary edema due to fluid overload.
Extract:
The newborn nurse is attending births in the labor and delivery unit.
Nurses' Notes
Labor and Delivery Unit
0000: A 39-year-old client, gravida 4 para 3, at 38 weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit reporting contractions every 2-3 min. During this pregnancy, the client was diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and prescribed insulin, but she reports not taking the insulin. The client reports cigarette smoking (3-5 cigarettes/day) but denies alcohol or recreational drug use. The client received treatment for bacterial vaginosis during the second trimester. The client has gained 55 lb (25 kg) during the pregnancy. Group B Streptococcus result is negative.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following complications is the newborn at increased risk for based on the maternal hist Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Gestational diabetes and smoking increase risks for brachial plexus injury , hypoglycemia , and polycythemia .
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old client.
History Admission:
The client is brought to the psychiatric emergency department by ambulance after being observed walking in the street and shouting at vehicles. The client states that aliens are trying to attack him and that he is now on a mission to find and kill them. The clients mother says that last year he believed that he was being watched by an unidentified government agency and subsequently broke up with his girlfriend, quit his job, and disconnected his phone. The mother has noticed that he no longer seems to care about activities that used to interest him, and last month she discovered that he had moved into the family garden shed with his dog.
On examination, the client is malodorous and disheveled and laughs for no apparent reason. He appears anxious, avoids eye contact, and shows little emotion. His answers are very brief, and he asks if the interview is being secretly recorded. The client's speech is difficult to follow, and he repeatedly says in a monotone voice, "I said I'll find them." He later becomes angry and refuses to sit in a chair for the interview. I'll find them." He later becomes angry and refuses to sit in a chair for the interview.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms are consistent with schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Schizophrenia symptoms include disorganized speech , flat affect , inappropriate laughter , anhedonia , and poor self-care .
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a 55-year-old client in the clinic.
History and Physical
Body System
Findings: General - The client reports cramping pain in the left calf that has worsened over the past year. The pain is precipitated by walking and is partially relieved with rest. The client reports difficulty walking more than 3 blocks. Height: 72 in (182.9 cm), weight: 250 lb (113.4 kg), BMI: 33.9 kg/m?
Pulmonary- Vital signs are RR 16, SpO, 97% on room air. Client reports smoking 1 pack of cigarettes daily for the past 35 years. Breath sounds are mildly decreased throughout with mild prolonged expiration. Client has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Cardiovascular- Vital signs are T 98.8 F (37.1 C), P 82, BP 146/82. S1 and S2 heard on auscultation. The left lower extremity (LLE) is cooler to touch than the right and appears shiny with sparse hair. LLE pulses: femoral 2+, popliteal 1+, posterior tibia 1+, dorsalis pedis audible with Doppler. LLE capillary refill >3 sec. Client has a history of hypertension.
Gastrointestinal- Client is obese. No tenderness, guarding, masses, bruits, or hepatosplenomegaly.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicate a correct understanding of the health care provider's teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Varenicline can start before quitting , cause sleep issues , require mood monitoring , and is not combined with nicotine replacement . Weight loss is not guaranteed.