NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with iron deficiency anemia is started on ferrous sulfate tablets. The nurse has instructed the client on the appropriate way to take her medication. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C (in orange juice) enhances iron absorption. Milk reduces absorption, and timing (breakfast or bedtime) is less critical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min by nasal cannula and observes the current oxygen saturation and pulse plethysmographic waveform on the pulse oximeter. Which intervention should be the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An inaccurate pulse oximeter reading may result from a poorly positioned probe. Verifying the probe's position is the initial action. Auscultation , deep breaths , or increasing oxygen are secondary without confirming the reading.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a staff member caring for a client who has varicella with active lesions. The nurse should intervene if the staff member is observed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing an N95 mask inside the room of a varicella client risks airborne exposure, requiring intervention. Other actions (A, B,
D) follow correct infection control protocols.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would expect the cystic fibrosis client to receive supplemental pancreatic enzymes along with a diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High in carbohydrates and proteins. This diet supports energy needs and compensates for malabsorption in cystic fibrosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg/day PO in 2 divided doses. The client weighs 78 lb. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.
Correct Answer: 7.5 mL/dose
Rationale: Client weight: 78 lb ÷ 2.2 = 35.45 kg. Dose: 7.5 mg/kg/day × 35.45 kg = 265.875 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 132.9375 mg/dose. Clarithromycin is typically 250 mg/5 mL. Thus, 132.9375 mg × (5 mL/250 mg) = 2.65875 mL ≈ 2.7 mL/dose.