NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates who are hypothermic typically develop bradycardia. Hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis, not metabolic alkalosis, are also seen in neonates with hypothermia. Neonates typically don't shiver.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse, 'Do you think I should leave my husband?' The nurse responds, 'You aren't sure if you should leave your husband?' The nurse is using which therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting is correct because the nurse is referring feelings back to the client to explore. When restating, the nurse simply repeats what the client said. Reframing is offering a new way to look at a situation. The nurse's response is specific; it isn't offering a general lead.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common chemotherapy side effects due to gastrointestinal irritation and require monitoring for dehydration or malnutrition. Increased appetite (
A) and energy (
D) are unlikely, and white blood cell count (
B) typically decreases (neutropenia).
Extract:
Miss Helen Roller is admitted following a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. She tells you she is unable to wash herself without assistance because of shortness of breath. You notice she also has difficulty walking to the bathroom unassisted for the same reason.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activity intolerance due to shortness of breath is the most pressing issue affecting her daily functioning.
Extract:
The family of a terminally-ill client asks the nurse to help them end the suffering of her loved ones.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euthanasia violates nursing ethics, and this response clearly communicates the ethical stance.