NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
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
A client is taking lithium for management of bipolar I disorder. The client's most recent serum lithium level is 0.8 mEq/L (0.8 mmol/L). Based on this result, what prescription does the nurse anticipate receiving from the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L is low (therapeutic range: 1.0-1.5 mEq/L for acute mania). Increasing the dose is likely to achieve therapeutic levels.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening of a 3 year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. What is the nurse's best response about the purpose of the Denver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It assesses a child's development. The Denver test screens for developmental milestones in young children.
Question 4 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is assisting the charge nurse in planning care for a client with a detached retina. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteration in mobility is priority for a detached retina, as positioning and activity restrictions prevent further detachment. Comfort, skin integrity, and O2 perfusion are secondary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. After pain management, which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory infections due to shallow respirations.