NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While repositioning a comatose client, the nurse senses a tingling sensation as she lowers the bed. What action should she take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shutting off the bed's electricity should be the initial step. The nurse should not touch the client until the bed is checked for faulty grounding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order that was left just before the shift change. What action should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relying on anyone else's interpretation is very risky. When in doubt, check it out with the person who wrote the difficult-to-read order.
Extract:
Glucocorticoids:
Question 3 of 5
Glucocorticoids:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid, regulating metabolism and stress response.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration causes tachycardia and hypotension due to reduced blood volume. Moist mucous membranes (
A) and clear urine (
C) indicate hydration, and weight gain (
C) suggests fluid retention, not dehydration.
Extract:
If a 9-month-old's immunization schedule is up to date, the next immunization that the infant should receive at 12 to 15 months of age is:
Question 5 of 5
If a 9-month-old's immunization schedule is up to date, the next immunization that the infant should receive at 12 to 15 months of age is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The MMR vaccine is administered between 12 and 15 months.