NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is taking tranylcypromine (Parnate) and has received dietary instruction. Which of the following food selections would be contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red wine, fava beans, and aged cheese contain tyramine and other vasopressors that can interact with MAOIs, potentially causing malignant hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
Following a typanoplasty, the nurse should maintain the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After tympanoplasty, the client should be positioned flat with the head turned to the side and the operative ear facing up to promote healing and prevent pressure on the surgical site. Answer A is incorrect because the operative ear should face up, not down. Answer B is incorrect because low Trendelenburg is not indicated. Answer D is incorrect because a neck roll may not ensure proper positioning of the operative ear.
Question 3 of 5
A 14-year old with leukemia tells the nurse, 'All I really want to eat is frozen yogurt.' The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing the requested yogurt respects the client's preferences and encourages intake, which is critical in leukemia patients who may have reduced appetite.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of four clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin is not administered IV, as it is a suspension and can cause embolism or erratic absorption. This prescription requires clarification.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
In reviewing the assessment data of a client suspected of having diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects which of the following after a water deprivation test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unchanged urine specific gravity. When fluids are restricted, the client continues to excrete large amounts of dilute urine. This finding supports the diagnosis. Normally, urine is more concentrated with reduced fluid intake.