NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child and his family were exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis about 2 months ago, to confirm the presence or absence of an infection, it is most important for all family members to have a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PPD intradermal test. The administration of the PPD intradermal test determines the presence of the infection with the Mycobacterium tuberculosis organism. It is effective at 3 to 6 weeks after the initial infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has completed teaching the client about his low-sodium, low-fat diet. Which menu, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that the client understands his diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, wild rice, and broccoli are low in sodium and fat, aligning with the diet. Meatloaf, Hollandaise, and gravy/sour cream/creamed peas are high in sodium or fat.
Extract:
Discharge medications
Albuterol: 2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed
Prednisone: 40 mg PO daily
Naproxen: 220 mg PO twice daily
Tiotropium: 1 capsule inhaled daily
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of degenerative arthritis is being discharged home following exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After reviewing the discharge medications, the nurse should reinforce which of the following topics with the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Dry mouth (
A) is a side effect of COPD medications, black stools (
D) may indicate GI bleeding, and tiotropium capsules are inhaled, not swallowed (E). Ringing in ears (
B) is not expected, and albuterol should be shaken (
C).
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult client is found to be unresponsive on morning rounds. After checking for responsiveness and calling for help, the next action that should be taken by the nurse is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to the ABCs of CPR, the first step in rescuing an unresponsive victim after checking responsiveness and calling for help is to open the victim's airway.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Should be taken in the morning. Thyroid supplement should be taken in the morning to minimize the side effect of insomnia.