NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who has been receiving morphine for pain management. Which of the following findings indicates a need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute indicates respiratory depression, a life-threatening side effect of morphine, requiring immediate intervention (e.g., naloxone). Drowsiness, constipation, and nausea are expected but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a developmental assessment on an 8 month-old. Which finding should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Falls forward when sitting. Sitting without support is expected at 8 months, indicating a developmental concern.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Daily weight tracks fluid status, diuretics reduce overload, fluid restriction prevents exacerbation, and activity improves cardiac function. High-sodium diets worsen heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining a health history on a menopausal woman, which information should a nurse recognize as a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unexplained vaginal bleeding is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy due to potential underlying pathology like endometrial cancer. The other options are not absolute contraindications. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old pregnant client who is taking an iron supplement. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the adolescent about ferrous sulfate? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Because food delays absorption, the nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement between meals to increase absorption. The client should take the supplement with juice (preferably orange juice) or water, but not with milk or antacids. The nurse should also tell the client not to crush or chew extended-release forms of the drug.