NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed omeprazole. Which instruction ensures proper administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, is most effective when taken 30 minutes before breakfast to reduce acid production before meals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypovolemic shock. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to hypovolemic shock as the body attempts to maintain cardiac output in the face of reduced blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected diverticulitis. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left lower quadrant pain is characteristic of diverticulitis, as inflamed diverticula are typically located in the sigmoid colon.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a temporary pacemaker. Which observation requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 60 beats/min may indicate pacemaker failure to capture or sense, requiring immediate intervention to prevent bradycardia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily perineal cleaning with soap and water reduces bacterial colonization around the catheter insertion site, preventing infection.