NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A 35-year-old male has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for five years and now is unable to urinate.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomic neuropathy can impair bladder function, causing urinary retention in long-term diabetes.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client in the ICU is given procainamide HCl (Pronestyl) slowly IV push. The nurse should withhold the next dose if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Procainamide treats ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, but severe hypotension is an adverse reaction requiring the dose to be withheld. PVCs (
A) and atrial tachycardia (
C) are indications for use, and a normal sedimentation rate (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement describes factors that help build personal power in an organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Networking, mentoring, and coalition building are positive uses of personal power to meet goals.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares a 25-year-old woman for a cesarean section. The patient says she had major surgery several years ago and asks if she will receive a similar 'shot' before surgery. The nurse's response should be based on an understanding that the preoperative medication given before a cesarean section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preoperative medications for cesarean sections typically include reduced amounts of narcotics to minimize the risk of respiratory depression in the newborn, as narcotics cross the placental barrier. Sedatives and hypnotics are used in similar doses as in general surgery, and the overall dosage is not necessarily lower.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening to music with headphones can distract from auditory hallucinations, reducing their intensity. Arguing (
A) increases agitation, ignoring voices (
C) is ineffective, and administering medication (
D) is appropriate but not the most immediate non-pharmacologic intervention.