NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which psychological or personality factor is likely to predispose an individual to medication abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low self-esteem and repressed rage as well as depression can predispose an individual to search for solace in addictive medications. Usually, medications are used to minimize or blot out pain, rather than inflict additional pain. Personality disorders don't predispose a client to medication abuse; however, personality disorders, especially the antisocial ones, may be intensified by abuse.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who will be undergoing diagnostic tests. Which client must the nurse ask about allergies to shellfish? An adult who is scheduled for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in CT scans, unlike MRI, EEG, or sleep studies.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted for surgery for a secreting adrenal tumor. In the immediate postoperative period, which nursing action will be highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenal tumor resection may cause adrenal insufficiency; administering adrenal hormones is critical to replace deficient cortisol, preventing crisis. Liquids, breathing exercises, and pain management are secondary.
Extract:
The patient with DM is for discharged.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who makes home care plan will take which one as priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucose monitoring is the priority to manage diabetes and prevent complications.
Extract:
A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.