NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with AIDS is seen in the emergency room with complaints of mouth pain, difficulty swallowing, and a white discharge in the back of his throat. The nurse would expect the physician to order
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest oral candidiasis, common in AIDS. Ketoconazole is the drug of choice for candidiasis. Metronidazole (
A) treats amebiasis, Bactrim (
C) treats Pneumocystis pneumonia, and rifampin (
D) is for tuberculosis, none of which match the symptoms.
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 is conducting a community health education session on influenza prevention. Which of the following recommendations should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent handwashing removes influenza viruses, reducing transmission. Vaccination is critical, masks are beneficial, and fluid intake is unrelated to prevention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who presents with a complaint of fatigue and shortness of breath. Which physical assessment findings if noted by the nurse warrants a need for follow up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reddish purple mark on the neck (e.g., bruising or petechiae) with fatigue and shortness of breath may indicate a hematologic or cardiovascular issue, requiring follow-up. Reddened sclera, scalp flaking, or rashes are less urgent and unrelated to the primary symptoms.
Extract:
After paracentesis, the nurse is doing the best action when she
Question 5 of 5
takes patient's BP.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring vital signs post-paracentesis detects complications like hypotension or bleeding.