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.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered an oil retention enema and a cleansing enema for a client. How should the nurse plan to carry out these orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oil retention enemas soften hardened stool, and cleansing enemas remove it. Administering the oil retention enema first allows time for stool softening, followed by the cleansing enema to evacuate it. Mixing or reversing the order is ineffective, and spacing over days is unnecessary.
Extract:
Which of the following can an 8-month old perform?
Question 3 of 5
Walks up and down the stairs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 8-month-old commonly puts objects in their mouth, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart block disrupts normal conduction, often requiring a pacemaker to maintain rhythm.