NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient has been started on metformin for type 2 DM.
Question 1 of 5
You would tell your patient that the most common side effects of this drug are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent side effects of metformin include nausea and abdominal discomfort. Liver and kidney function tests are recommended before starting and periodically thereafter.
Extract:
Which of the following female patients is at the highest risk for the development of breast cancer?
Question 2 of 5
A 28-year-old who was 10 years old at menarche.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early menarche (before age 12) is a known risk factor for breast cancer due to prolonged exposure to estrogen.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A woman asks, 'How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is established due to risks like fetal alcohol syndrome. The other responses provide incorrect or misleading information. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 2 hours old. Which of the following findings should be reported to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice within 24 hours of birth is pathologic, indicating possible hemolytic disease or liver issues, requiring reporting. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature are normal for a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a client has received a medication by mistake. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor and physician with documentation of prescribed treatment ensures proper management of a medication error without referencing the incident report in notes.