NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While assessing a client with AIDS, the nurse notes a reddish-purple discoloration on the client's eyelid. This finding is most consistent with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma, common in AIDS, presents as reddish-purple lesions, including on the eyelid. Other conditions affect the retina or eyelid structure differently.
Question 2 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves oxygenation, high-calorie/protein diets support nutrition, and smoking cessation prevents progression. High oxygen risks CO2 retention, and excessive fluids are not standard.
Extract:
Stephen is a 58-year-old male patient who has a long history of alcoholism. He develops Laennec's cirrhosis, has ascites, jaundice and is confused.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing priority for Stephen is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion indicates hepatic encephalopathy, making safety measures the priority to prevent injury.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes. The client is prescribed 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When mixing regular and NPH insulin, draw up regular (clear) insulin first to prevent contamination with NPH (cloudy). Mixing in one syringe (not separate,
C) is standard, and a 1:1 ratio (
D) is incorrect as doses are specific (10:20 units).