NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Insulin corrects hyperglycemia, sugar-free fluids prevent dehydration, monitoring tracks progress, and DKA assessment detects complications. Carbohydrate snacks worsen hyperglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings would indicate a complication of TPN therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, a common TPN complication due to high dextrose content, requiring insulin adjustment or rate change. Weight gain (
A) is expected, low-grade fever (
C) is nonspecific, and normal urine output (
D) is unremarkable.
Extract:
Francis is a 48-year-old female with elevated blood sugar level.
Question 4 of 5
An immediate danger to confront Francis secondary to her elevated blood sugar level is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose has an osmotic diuretic effect causing polyuria, which can lead to dehydration and impending shock if not addressed promptly.
Extract:
When a patient return from the recovery room following a subtotal thyroidectomy, the nurse should immediately
Question 5 of 5
inspect the incision.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid surgery sometimes results in accidental removal of the parathyroid glands. A resultant hypocalcemia may lead to contraction of the glottis, causing airway obstruction; edema also causes obstruction. Having a tracheostomy set ready is critical.