NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering metoprolol (Lopressor) to a patient with hypertension. Which of the following assessments is most important before administering this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, so assessing blood pressure prevents hypotension or bradycardia. Respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation are less critical.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with borderline personality disorder is exhibiting self-harming behaviors. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing immediate medical care for injuries ensures safety and addresses physical harm, the priority in self-harming behaviors. Ignoring, punishing, or only discussing feelings delays critical intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative client is to be discharged today. She will need to change her dressing daily. Which statement she makes indicates that she understands the process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing before and after dressing changes prevents infection, reflecting proper understanding.
Touching dressings, cleaning toward the incision, or improper disposal increase infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is to have a paracentesis performed today. What should the nurse do before the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Fluid intake, NPO status, or premedication are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.
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 5 of 5
Appropriate patient teaching when the chest tube is removed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding a deep breath during removal prevents air entry into the pleural space.