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 client at 12 weeks gestation who has a rubella titer status of nonimmune. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate implementing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MMR is contraindicated during pregnancy due to risks to the fetus. Administering it postpartum ensures immunity for future pregnancies without harming the current pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
While the nurse is preparing medications, a code occurs. One of the nursing assistants offers to help by administering the medications. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding medications prioritizes the code response, as CNAs cannot administer medications, ensuring patient safety and appropriate task delegation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews a client's medical record and notes the following PRN medication prescriptions: acetaminophen, haloperidol, and benztropine. The nurse would administer a dose of benztropine on assessing which client behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine is an anticholinergic used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as muscle rigidity and shuffling gait, which are side effects of antipsychotics like haloperidol.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a partial bowel obstruction has a Miller-Abbot tube inserted to decompress the bowel. While the tube is in place, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing skin breakdown by changing the tape daily is critical to avoid tissue damage around the insertion site. Irrigation and suction settings depend on physician orders, and advancing the tube is not a nursing priority without specific instructions.