NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods is a complete protein?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eggs are a complete protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids in sufficient quantities. The other options are incomplete proteins as they lack one or more essential amino acids. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old female client is experiencing postmenopausal bleeding. Which type of physician should this client be encouraged to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gynecologist specializes in female reproductive health and is best suited to evaluate postmenopausal bleeding, which may indicate serious conditions like endometrial cancer. Coordinated Care
Extract:
A 25-year-old young male comes into the ER following a motorbike accident. Upon obtaining a recent history, the patient states he fell in the ground and hit his head on the pavement. He reports that he was unconscious for 15 seconds and then confused for several minutes.
Question 3 of 5
What is the first diagnostic test to perform on this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A CT scan must be performed as soon as possible to rule out a cerebral hemorrhage. Blurred vision and loss of consciousness may indicate a severe brain injury.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is discussing health promotion with a group of parents. A mother is concerned about Reye's Syndrome, and asks about prevention. Which of these demonstrates appropriate teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The link between aspirin use and Reye’s Syndrome has not been confirmed, but evidence suggests that the risk is sufficiently grave to include the warning on aspirin products.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a history of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. Because she has a history of noncompliance with antipsychotic therapy, she'll receive fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) injections every 4 weeks. Before discharge, what should the nurse include in her teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client how to manage common adverse reactions, such as orthostatic hypotension and anticholinergic effects. The antipsychotic effects of the drug may take several weeks to appear. Droperidol increases the risk of extrapyramidal effects when given in conjunction with phenothiazines such as fluphenazine. Tardive dyskinesia is a possible adverse reaction and should be reported immediately.