NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with an ulcer has been placed on tetracycline due to a positive helicobacter pyloric test result. Which food choice, when taken with the drug, could decrease its effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk and dairy products can reduce the effectiveness of the drug when taken at the same time. Answers A, C, and D would not affect the drug, so they're incorrect.
Extract:
A 30-year-old pregnant mother, in her third trimester, asks the community nurse what position is best for her to prevent heartburn.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse correctly recommends the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed post-meals prevents reflux, reducing heartburn.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
One of the campers at summer camp sprains his ankle. What action can the nurse take to help reduce the pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling and pain in acute sprains. Exercise, dependent positioning, or steroids are inappropriate initially.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant Asian client who is experiencing morning sickness wants to take ginger to relieve the nausea. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginger is a recognized remedy for nausea, and consulting the physician respects the client's cultural preferences while ensuring safety. The other responses are dismissive or culturally insensitive. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace, a stool softener, is appropriate for constipation in immobilized clients, as it promotes softer stools without systemic effects. The other options are NSAIDs, not laxatives. Basic Care and Comfort