NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with asthma is prescribed an albuterol inhaler. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler well ensures the medication is properly mixed for effective delivery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously. Which needle size is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections like heparin to minimize tissue trauma.
Question 3 of 5
Laboratory data for an adult client diagnosed with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia indicate immunosuppression. Which is the most important in determining the client's susceptibility to this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is associated with immunosuppression, often linked to HIV, which is commonly transmitted through sexual practices.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-fiber foods can cause blockages in a new colostomy; low-residue foods are recommended initially.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is eating for the client following a TURF. At the end of an 8-hour shift, the nurse determines that the client received 3050 mL of CBI fluid and that 4030 mL of output was emptied from the urinary drainage bag. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse document for the client's actual urine output for the 8 hours?
Correct Answer: 980 mL.
Rationale: Subtract the amount of CBI solution from the total amount of fluid emptied from the urinary drainage device: 4030 mL - 3050 mL = 980 mL.