NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes Lantus insulin. At what time of the day would the nurse administer the insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus is a long-acting insulin typically administered at bedtime (e.g., 2100) to provide steady glucose control overnight and throughout the next day.
Question 2 of 5
A 12-year-old boy injured his right knee yesterday during a soccer game. He is brought to the outpatient clinic by his mother. His right knee is painful, swollen, and bruised. During the interview, the nurse learns that the boy has hemophilia A. Which of the following medications would be BEST for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia A increases bleeding risk, so medications like Percodan (A, contains aspirin), ibuprofen (
B), and aspirin (
C) are contraindicated as they impair clotting. Codeine (
D) is a safe analgesic for moderate to severe pain in this population.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about medication adherence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping antihypertensive medication when blood pressure normalizes risks rebound hypertension, indicating a need for further teaching. Daily timing (
A), reporting side effects (
C), and continued use (
D) reflect proper understanding.
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 4 of 5
What is most likely occurring when persistent bubbling exist in the water seal chamber of a chest drainage device?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent bubbling indicates an air leak, either in the system or from the lung.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
When admitting a client to an acute care facility, an identification bracelet is sent up with the admission form. In the event these do not match, the nurse's best action is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Admissions Office has the responsibility to verify the client's identity and keep all the records in the system consistent. Making changes puts the client at risk for misidentification.