NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 15-year-old client presents at the clinic with fatigue, a severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. A monospot test is positive. What instructions will be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis, indicated by a positive monospot test, is viral, requiring rest and nutrition for recovery, not antibiotics or isolation for blisters.
Question 2 of 5
A client with AIDS is seen in the emergency room with complaints of mouth pain, difficulty swallowing, and a white discharge in the back of his throat. The nurse would expect the physician to order
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest oral candidiasis, common in AIDS. Ketoconazole is the drug of choice for candidiasis. Metronidazole (
A) treats amebiasis, Bactrim (
C) treats Pneumocystis pneumonia, and rifampin (
D) is for tuberculosis, none of which match the symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
What question should the nurse ask the client who presents for an MRI test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metal in the body (e.g., implants) is contraindicated for MRI due to magnetic interference, making this question essential. Allergies, fasting, or laxatives are less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed on an empty stomach, ensuring efficacy. Food or milk reduces absorption, and bedtime dosing is less critical than morning administration.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement describes the advantage of using a decision grid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decision grid allows the group to visually examine alternatives and evaluate them quantitatively with weighting.