NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
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Discharge medications
Aspirin: 81 mg by mouth, once daily
Clopidogrel: 75 mg by mouth, once daily
Rivaroxaban: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Metoprolol: 25 mg by mouth, twice daily
Rosuvastatin: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Lisinopril: 10 mg by mouth, once daily
Question 1 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation is being discharged home following coronary artery stent placement. Discharge medications are shown in the exhibit. The nurse identifies which educational topic as the highest priority to reinforce for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants/antiplatelets for CAD/AF increase bleeding risk , the highest priority. Bronchospasm , muscle injury , and tinnitus are less relevant.
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Question 2 of 5
At a routine health assessment, a client tells the nurse that she is planning a pregnancy in the near future. She asks about preconception diet changes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eat foods rich in folic acid. Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus, making it a critical preconception dietary recommendation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill 10 year-old client. Which of the following assessment findings would require the nurses immediate attention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow, irregular respirations. A slow and irregular respiratory rate is a sign of fatigue in an acutely ill child. Fatigue can rapidly lead to respiratory arrest.
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Laboratory Results
Glucose - Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L) 650 mg/dL
(36.1 mmol/L)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which prescription by the health care provider would the nurse question and seek further clarification before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% saline is appropriate for gastroenteritis to replace fluids. 0.9% saline bolus treats anaphylactic shock. Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure. A 1000 mL bolus for DKA is excessive; smaller boluses (e.g., 250-500 mL) are safer to avoid fluid overload.
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Question 5 of 5
When caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver, which nursing diagnosis should take priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risk for injury: hemorrhage. Liver disease interferes with the production of prothrombin and other factors essential for blood clotting. Hemorrhage, especially from esophageal varices, can be life-threatening.