NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with Alzheimer's disease is admitted with suspected dehydration after his daughter reports that he's refused to drink anything for the past 3 days.
Question 1 of 5
Which lab result is most expected with dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia (elevated sodium) is expected in dehydration due to water loss.
Extract:
The mother's condition has deteriorated during labor and a cesarean section is required. Her husband is worried and anxious about the changed of plan and demand for an explanation.
Question 2 of 5
Who among the following should explain the procedure to the husband?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon, as the procedure performer, is best suited to explain the cesarean section.
Extract:
A client has been on antibiotics for 72 hours for cystitis.
Question 3 of 5
Which report from the client requires priority attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rashes and breathing problems are signs of a delayed allergic reaction to antibiotics, requiring urgent attention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
While assessing an Rh positive newborn whose mother is Rh negative, the nurse recognizes the risk for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The elevated bilirubin is in the range that requires immediate intervention, such as phototherapy. At a serum bilirubin of 12 mg, the neonate is at risk for the development of kernicterus, or bilirubin encephalopathy. The provider determines the therapy appropriate after reviewing all laboratory findings.
Extract:
The patient with DM has flu.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action is more appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu can disrupt glucose control, making frequent monitoring critical.