NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg tid. The nurse should instruct the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can lower phenytoin levels, increasing seizure risk, so avoidance is critical. Taking with meals (
A) is unnecessary, calcium (
C) is unrelated, and stopping for a rash (
D) requires physician consultation due to potential Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Extract:
Nitroglycerin SL is prescribed for anginal pain.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching how to use nitroglycerin, the nurse tells the client to place 1 tablet under the tongue when pain occurs and to repeat the dose in 5 minutes if pain persists. The nurse should also tell the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anginal pain, which can be anticipated during certain activities, may be prevented by dilating the coronary arteries immediately before engaging in activity, and an additional tablet post-attack can prevent recurrence.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has just started on the 7PM surgical unit shift. Which of the following patients should the nurse check on first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new onset of urinary incontinence may require additional medical assessment, and the physician needs to be notified.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
Extract:
A patient who suffered burns 48 hours ago is entering the second phase of burn injury.
Question 5 of 5
What physiologic changes can you expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The second phase involves an inflammatory response, increasing WBC to fight infection.