NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a 10-year history of major depressive disorder has relapsed and is now hospitalized. The client is currently on phenelzine and weighs 115 lb (52.2 kg) but weighed 150 lb (68 kg) 3 months before admission. Which foods would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, requires avoiding tyramine-rich foods like cheese (
A) to prevent hypertensive crisis. Fish and potatoes (
C) are safe and nutritious. Eggs (
B) and avocado (
D) are safe but less balanced.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn who has a large myelomeningocele. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A myelomeningocele requires a sterile, moist dressing (
B) to prevent infection and drying. Checking anus tone (
A), measuring head circumference (
C), and supine positioning (
D) are secondary or contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 5-year-old client who is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following statements by the parent would be a priority to follow up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assuming a playing child has no pain (
D) is incorrect, as children may play despite pain. This requires follow-up to ensure adequate pain management. Aggression (
A) and feeling punished (
B) are valid concerns but less urgent. Using the FACES scale (
C) is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease was discharged home with a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to treat angina. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying 911 after three doses (
D) is dangerous; clients should call after no relief from the first dose or after three doses (5 minutes apart). Flushing (
A), lying down (
B), and not swallowing (
C) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse at the prenatal clinic is reinforcing education to a client who is HIV positive. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiretroviral therapy (
A) during pregnancy reduces HIV transmission to the infant. Tdap vaccine (
B) is recommended in pregnancy. Breastfeeding (
C) is contraindicated in HIV-positive mothers in high-resource settings. Infants (
D) require prophylaxis post-birth.