NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with ulcerative colitis is taking Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine). Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Azulfidine is a maintenance medication for ulcerative colitis, and clients should continue taking it even during remission to prevent flare-ups.
Question 2 of 5
First-time parents bring their 5 day-old infant to the pediatrician's office because they are extremely concerned about its breathing pattern. The nurse assesses the baby and finds that the breath sounds are clear with equal chest expansion. The respiratory rate is 38-42 breaths per minute with occasional periods of apnea lasting 10 seconds in length. What is the correct analysis of these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This breathing pattern is normal. Newborns typically have a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths/minute with brief apneic periods.
Extract:
A patient is getting discharged from a long term facility. The patient has a history of severe COPD and PVD. The patient is primarily concerned about their ability to breathe easily.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would be the best instruction for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing techniques improve oxygenation, critical for COPD patients.
Extract:
The patient is receiving Lasix. The doctor made his round this morning and ordered ampicillin medication. The patient is to receive 3 grams of ampicillin per day. The ampicillin available stock is 500 mg/capsule.
Question 4 of 5
How many capsules would you administer to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 3 grams = 3000 mg; 3000 mg ÷ 500 mg/capsule = 6 capsules daily.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client with ulcerative colitis is taking Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine). Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Azulfidine is a maintenance medication for ulcerative colitis, and clients should continue taking it even during remission to prevent flare-ups.