NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Exam Cram 2026 | Most
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1. What is a common side effect that a nurse should inform a client about during
a renal biopsy?
Pain or discomfort
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
2. The most common symptom of Ewing sarcoma is:
Neurologic abnormalities
Weight loss
Pain
Fever
3. Which type of diet is recommended for a client with diverticulitis?
Low-roughage diet
Low-carb diet
High-protein diet
High-fiber diet
4. Describe the factors that contribute to weight loss in newborns during the
first week of life.
Weight loss in newborns can be attributed to meconium passage,
loss of extracellular fluid, and the initiation of breastfeeding.
, Weight loss in newborns is primarily due to dehydration and
hypoglycemia.
Weight loss in newborns is a sign of inadequate maternal nutrition.
Weight loss in newborns is caused by an allergic reaction to formula.
5. Which question is least relevant when assessing a 6-month-old client for
intussusception?
'What does his vomit look like?'
'Have you noticed changes in his abdominal size?'
'Tell me about the pain.'
'Describe his usual diet.'
6. If the client with a potassium level of 1.9 is experiencing symptoms such as
muscle weakness and arrhythmias, what immediate nursing intervention
should be prioritized?
Administer potassium supplements as prescribed.
Monitor the client's blood pressure regularly.
Increase the client's fluid intake.
Prepare the client for a potassium level recheck in 24 hours.
7. Why should a client with diverticulosis avoid cucumber salad?
Cucumber salad may contain seeds that can irritate diverticula.
Cucumber salad contains essential vitamins for recovery.
Cucumber salad is high in fiber, which is beneficial.
Cucumber salad is easy to digest and safe for all patients.
,8. What behavior indicates abnormal grieving in the context of the provided
scenario?
My sister still has episodes of crying and it's been 3 months since
daddy died.
She really had a hard time after daddy's funeral. She said that she had
a sense of longing.
Sally seems to have forgotten the bad things that daddy did in his
lifetime.
Sally has not been sad at all by daddy's death. She acts like nothing
has happened.
9. What signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed
with pernicious anemia?
Burning feeling in feet
Pain
Dyspnea on exertion
Smooth, red tongue
Lightheadedness
10. The client has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which
discharge instructions should the nurse teach the client?
Do not lift or carry more than 23 kg.
Have someone drive the car for the rest of your life.
Avoid using the microwave oven in the home.
Carry the cell phone on the opposite side of the ICD.
, 11. What personal protective equipment should a nurse wear when caring for a
client with a cough?
Shoe covers
Mask
Gloves
Gown
12. A client who is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) daily has a white blood
cell (WBC) count of 2800 cells/mm3, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 17
mg/dL, sodium of 141 mEq/L, and uric acid of 5 mg/dL. The nurse makes
which interpretation, based on these laboratory values?
The BUN is elevated, indicating nephrotoxicity.
The uric acid level is elevated, indicating the risk for renal calculi.
The sodium level is low, indicating an electrolyte imbalance.
The WBC count is low, indicating a blood dyscrasia.
13. Describe the purpose of having a torque wrench at the bedside of a patient
with a C5 fracture using Crutchfield tongs.
The torque wrench is used to administer medication to the patient.
The torque wrench is used to cut the wires of the Crutchfield tongs in
emergencies.
The torque wrench is used to secure the patient's bed to prevent
movement.
The torque wrench is used to adjust the tension of the Crutchfield
tongs to ensure proper traction.
Tested Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. What is a common side effect that a nurse should inform a client about during
a renal biopsy?
Pain or discomfort
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
2. The most common symptom of Ewing sarcoma is:
Neurologic abnormalities
Weight loss
Pain
Fever
3. Which type of diet is recommended for a client with diverticulitis?
Low-roughage diet
Low-carb diet
High-protein diet
High-fiber diet
4. Describe the factors that contribute to weight loss in newborns during the
first week of life.
Weight loss in newborns can be attributed to meconium passage,
loss of extracellular fluid, and the initiation of breastfeeding.
, Weight loss in newborns is primarily due to dehydration and
hypoglycemia.
Weight loss in newborns is a sign of inadequate maternal nutrition.
Weight loss in newborns is caused by an allergic reaction to formula.
5. Which question is least relevant when assessing a 6-month-old client for
intussusception?
'What does his vomit look like?'
'Have you noticed changes in his abdominal size?'
'Tell me about the pain.'
'Describe his usual diet.'
6. If the client with a potassium level of 1.9 is experiencing symptoms such as
muscle weakness and arrhythmias, what immediate nursing intervention
should be prioritized?
Administer potassium supplements as prescribed.
Monitor the client's blood pressure regularly.
Increase the client's fluid intake.
Prepare the client for a potassium level recheck in 24 hours.
7. Why should a client with diverticulosis avoid cucumber salad?
Cucumber salad may contain seeds that can irritate diverticula.
Cucumber salad contains essential vitamins for recovery.
Cucumber salad is high in fiber, which is beneficial.
Cucumber salad is easy to digest and safe for all patients.
,8. What behavior indicates abnormal grieving in the context of the provided
scenario?
My sister still has episodes of crying and it's been 3 months since
daddy died.
She really had a hard time after daddy's funeral. She said that she had
a sense of longing.
Sally seems to have forgotten the bad things that daddy did in his
lifetime.
Sally has not been sad at all by daddy's death. She acts like nothing
has happened.
9. What signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed
with pernicious anemia?
Burning feeling in feet
Pain
Dyspnea on exertion
Smooth, red tongue
Lightheadedness
10. The client has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which
discharge instructions should the nurse teach the client?
Do not lift or carry more than 23 kg.
Have someone drive the car for the rest of your life.
Avoid using the microwave oven in the home.
Carry the cell phone on the opposite side of the ICD.
, 11. What personal protective equipment should a nurse wear when caring for a
client with a cough?
Shoe covers
Mask
Gloves
Gown
12. A client who is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) daily has a white blood
cell (WBC) count of 2800 cells/mm3, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 17
mg/dL, sodium of 141 mEq/L, and uric acid of 5 mg/dL. The nurse makes
which interpretation, based on these laboratory values?
The BUN is elevated, indicating nephrotoxicity.
The uric acid level is elevated, indicating the risk for renal calculi.
The sodium level is low, indicating an electrolyte imbalance.
The WBC count is low, indicating a blood dyscrasia.
13. Describe the purpose of having a torque wrench at the bedside of a patient
with a C5 fracture using Crutchfield tongs.
The torque wrench is used to administer medication to the patient.
The torque wrench is used to cut the wires of the Crutchfield tongs in
emergencies.
The torque wrench is used to secure the patient's bed to prevent
movement.
The torque wrench is used to adjust the tension of the Crutchfield
tongs to ensure proper traction.
