NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the cuff inflated maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration, but pressure must be monitored to avoid tracheal damage. Routine suctioning, hydrogen peroxide, and daily tie changes are not standard.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 2 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.
Extract:
A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Crohn’s disease who reports abdominal pain and diarrhea. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue, high-protein diet minimizes bowel irritation and supports nutrition in Crohn’s disease, reducing diarrhea and pain. High-fiber (
A) worsens symptoms, high-sodium (
C) is unnecessary, and low-protein (
D) hinders tissue repair.
Extract:
Following a successful treatment from hypothyroidism, the patient is discharged with Synthroid.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following discharged instruction is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid is best taken in the morning to avoid insomnia, making bedtime administration inappropriate.