NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is managing care for an adolescent client with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following potential complications should the nurse consider when developing a nursing care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis causes chronic hypoxemia , frequent infections , and vitamin deficiencies due to malabsorption. Diabetes insipidus is unrelated, and obesity is unlikely due to high metabolic demand.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has received a prescription from the health care provider to administer 94 mg of methylprednisolone via IV push. The available vial contains 125 mg in 2 mL. Select the syringe containing the appropriate amount of medication to be administered.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculate: 94 mg ÷ 125 mg/2 mL = 1.504 mL. Syringe 3 (typically 1.5 mL) is closest. Syringes 1, 2, and 4 are not specified but assumed incorrect volumes.
Question 3 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim for a urinary tract infection. It is most important for the nurse to follow up on which client statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rash may indicate an allergic reaction, requiring urgent follow-up. Frequent urination , burning , and cloudy urine are UTI symptoms.
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.