NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased fluid intake (2–3 liters daily) helps prevent kidney stones, a potential side effect of allopurinol, by promoting uric acid excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with endocarditis secondary to rheumatic fever. Which assessment finding in the child's medical history is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever, which can lead to endocarditis, is often triggered by an untreated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, in susceptible children.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a client with severe burns, which assessment finding provides the best evidence that the wound is necessary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foul odor from a burn wound suggests infection, which requires immediate intervention to prevent sepsis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed nitroglycerin. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue allows for rapid absorption to relieve angina quickly, which is critical for clients with a history of myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis about treatment. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping tuberculosis medications early can lead to relapse and drug resistance, indicating a need for further teaching about treatment adherence.