NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A new mother has some questions about PKU.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct regarding PKU?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PKU test is performed shortly after birth to detect phenylalanine levels.
Extract:
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure
Question 2 of 5
Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fatigue due to altered nutrition is a priority in acute renal failure as it reflects metabolic imbalances and nutritional deficits.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which teaching method is most effective when providing health care instructions to members of specific populations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The teach-back method ensures understanding by having patients repeat instructions in their own words, making it ideal for diverse populations with varying literacy levels. Video, written, or verbal methods may not confirm comprehension.
Extract:
Anaphylactic shock is a serious type of blood transfusion reaction.
Question 4 of 5
The pathophysiology of anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylaxis involves vasodilation and bronchoconstriction, leading to hypotension and respiratory distress.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The client presents to the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is placed on rosuvastatin (Crestor). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client taking antilipidemics should be encouraged to report muscle weakness because this is a sign of rhabdomyolysis. The medication takes effect within one month of beginning therapy, so answer B is incorrect. The medication should be taken with water. Fruit juice, particularly grapefruit juice, can decrease the drug's effectiveness, so answer C is incorrect. Liver function studies, not a CBC, should be checked prior to beginning the medication, so answer D is incorrect.