NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A batterer is usually someone who:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many batterers have a history of experiencing or witnessing abuse, contributing to learned violent behavior. The other options are not consistently associated with battering. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A client with seizure disorder is to receive Dilantin (Phenytoin) and Phenobarbital. The nurse knows that when she administers Phenobarbital and Dilantin (Phenytoin):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin induces liver enzymes, potentially reducing phenobarbital levels, so a larger dose of phenobarbital may be needed.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is admitted to the surgical unit with a diagnosis of rule out intestinal obstruction. The nurse is preparing to insert a Salem sump NG tube as ordered. In which of the following positions would it be BEST for the nurse to place this patient during the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the patient with the head of the bed elevated 60°-90° (high Fowler’s position) facilitates swallowing and allows gravity to aid the passage of the nasogastric (NG) tube through the esophagus into the stomach. This position reduces the risk of aspiration and eases tube insertion. Lower elevations (30°-45°), side-lying, or flat positions do not optimize swallowing or tube advancement as effectively.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is taking a health history from a Native American client. It is critical that the nurse must remember that eye contact with such clients is considered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rude. Native Americans consider direct eye contact to be impolite or aggressive among strangers.
Extract:
The nurse is teaching a client and family about phenelzine (Nardil).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods would the nurse urge the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cheese is one of the foods that may cause a hypertensive crisis when taken with Nardil, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).