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
The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A peripheral IV in place for 84 hours increases the risk of infection and phlebitis. Guidelines recommend changing IV sites every 72-96 hours, so this requires immediate action to remove or replace the IV.
Question 3 of 5
The practical nurse collaborates with the registered nurse to perform an admission assessment on a client with Alzheimer disease. Which of the following techniques are appropriate when speaking with this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Reducing background noise (
C) minimizes distractions.
Touching the shoulder (
D) gains attention non-verbally. Using clear, simple sentences (E) accommodates cognitive impairments in Alzheimer disease.
Question 4 of 5
Four clients were involved in a major highway motor vehicle accident. Which client requires priority care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A deviated trachea and hypotension suggest tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate decompression to restore breathing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about needlestick injuries. Which of the following statements by the nurse would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recapping needles increases the risk of injury and is not recommended. Needles should be disposed of in sharps containers immediately after use.