NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following meals would be best tolerated by the client receiving Leukeran?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukeran can cause nausea, so bland, cool foods like pea soup, fruit slush, and ice cream are better tolerated than heavy or acidic meals.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing for a medical relief trip to West Africa and is concerned about a disruption in circadian rhythm from traveling across several time zones. Which supplement might help synchronize the body to environmental time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Melatonin helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and can mitigate jet lag.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is admitted with Addison's disease. What type of drug does the nurse expect will be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fludrocortisone replaces aldosterone in Addison's disease, managing sodium and fluid balance. Fosinopril, furosemide, and fludarabine do not address adrenal insufficiency.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to flush a client's central venous catheter. Which size syringe is best for the nurse to choose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10 mL syringe is recommended to avoid excessive pressure that could damage the catheter.