NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam causes drowsiness, making driving unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which should be avoided in chronic kidney disease.
Question 3 of 5
A non-English-speaking Hispanic client is admitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial infarction. The nurse performs a cultural assessment. Which information should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Food preferences, primary language, religion, and pain status are relevant for culturally sensitive care and effective communication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal woman for evidence of heart disease- Which factor contributes to the client's increased risk for heart disease after menopause?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Estrogen has a positive and protective effect on the function of the heart and blood vessels. B. Menopause is not known to cause a specific food craving. C. Progesterone, which decreases with menopause, is more linked to weight gain. D. Continued exercise and activity in menopause positively affects a woman's health.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia; monitoring potassium levels is essential.