NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which comment, if made by the client, indicates adjustment to the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about injection ease reflects acceptance and engagement with self-management, indicating adjustment. Other comments show denial or secrecy.
Question 2 of 5
A client is taking hydrocodone (Vicodin) for chronic back pain. The client has required an increase in the dose and asks whether this means he is addicted to Vicodin. The nurse should base her reply on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tolerance, requiring higher doses for the same effect, is common with long-term opioid use and does not equate to addiction. Addiction involves psychological dependence, not described here. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
Prior to a cholecystectomy, the physician orders vitamin K.
Question 3 of 5
This is administered because it is used in the formation of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for prothrombin synthesis, correcting clotting deficits.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning the assignment of tasks for the day. Which factors would the nurse remain mindful of when delegating tasks? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Delegation requires matching tasks to staff competencies based on client acuity and needs, ensuring safety and efficiency. Staff requests, room clustering, and discharges are secondary considerations that do not directly impact safe delegation.
Question 5 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns. The nurse knows that which of the following interventions for second-degree burns of the chest and arms will BEST prevent infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After extinguishing the fire, removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet prevents contamination and infection in second-degree burns. Soap or ointments (A,
C) are contraindicated in emergencies, and delaying action (
D) increases infection risk.