NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The family of a terminally-ill client asks the nurse to help them end the suffering of her loved ones.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euthanasia violates nursing ethics, and this response clearly communicates the ethical stance.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The drug of choice to decrease uric acid levels is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid production, making it the drug of choice for gout management. The other medications address inflammation, pain, or fluid balance, not uric acid directly. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
A patient with a tentative diagnosis of cholecystitis is discharged from the emergency room with instructions to make an appointment for a more definitive diagnosis workup.
Question 3 of 5
The recommendation that would produce the most valuable diagnostic information would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pain journal helps identify triggers and patterns, aiding cholecystitis diagnosis.
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Question 4 of 5
Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates who are hypothermic typically develop bradycardia. Hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia, and metabolic acidosis, not metabolic alkalosis, are also seen in neonates with hypothermia. Neonates typically don't shiver.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman admitted with thrombocytopenia. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk; avoiding dental floss or firm toothbrushes prevents gum bleeding, a priority precaution.