NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with abdominal surgery is admitted to the recovery room with an NG tube to low suction. Which of the following lab values indicates a complication of NG suction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG suction can lead to loss of gastric fluid, causing hypernatremia (elevated sodium, as seen with Na 150 mEq/L) due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed amoxicillin for a bacterial infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking amoxicillin with food reduces gastrointestinal upset, improving adherence. Stopping early risks resistance, dairy is not contraindicated, and empty stomach is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with a person who was just diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 2. What should the nurse teach the client first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dietary management is foundational for Type 2 diabetes control, often sufficient initially. Insulin may not be needed, and symptoms/complications are secondary.
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Glucocorticoids:
Question 4 of 5
Glucocorticoids:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid, regulating metabolism and stress response.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client's EKG strip and notes coupled premature ventricular contractions greater than 10 per minute. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine is the drug of choice for frequent (>6–10/min) or coupled premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), as it suppresses ventricular arrhythmias and prevents ventricular tachycardia. Atropine (
A) treats bradycardia, isoproterenol (
B) is used for heart block, and verapamil (
C) is a calcium-channel blocker for supraventricular arrhythmias.