NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication is more helpful in treating bulimia than anorexia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In contrast to anorexics, individuals with bulimia are troubled by their behavioral characteristics and become depressed. The person feels compelled to binge, purge, and fast. Feeling helpless to stop the behavior, feelings of self-disgust occur.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered crutches and specified that the client use a four-point gait. Which action by the client indicates an understanding of the four-point gait?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Four-point gait alternates each crutch and foot (left foot, right crutch, right foot, left crutch), providing maximum stability.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client’s teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin’s effect is influenced by vitamin K in green leafy vegetables, so consistent intake maintains stable INR levels. Activity (
B) is encouraged, timing (
C) is flexible, and stopping for bruising (
D) requires physician consultation.
Extract:
You were walking in the hallway of the long term facility, you found Jeffrey surrounded by friends and visitors. He was unresponsive, no pulse, and no breathing.
Question 4 of 5
Which one is the most appropriate action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating CPR is the immediate action for an unresponsive patient with no pulse or breathing.
Extract:
Disease of which of the following structures is most likely to affect electrolyte re-absorption?
Question 5 of 5
Glomerulus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubules are responsible for electrolyte reabsorption, and their dysfunction affects balance.