NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is observing a nursing student reinforce teaching to a client on how to take sucralfate. Which statement made by the student would require intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate (
B) should not be taken with other stomach medications, as it forms a protective barrier, reducing their absorption. Timing (A,
C) and constipation (
D) are correct.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with overflow urinary incontinence related to diabetic neuropathy. Which of the following interventions are appropriate?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Inspecting for skin breakdown (
C), measuring postvoid residuals (
D), and double voiding (E) manage overflow incontinence. Restricting fluids (
A) risks dehydration, and bearing down (
B) may worsen incontinence.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Platelets
150,000–400,000/mm3
(150–400 × 109/L)
Question 3 of 5
A client is being discharged after having a stent placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. The client is prescribed clopidogrel. Which client data obtained by the nurse would be concerning in relation to this new medication?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba (
D) and peptic ulcer disease (E) increase bleeding risk with clopidogrel, requiring caution. Blood pressure (
A), heart rate (
B), and platelet count (
C) are within normal limits.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients is at highest risk for developing Sarcordosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sarcoidosis is most common in African-Americans, particularly women of childbearing age, making the pregnant 30-year-old African-American the highest risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (
A) suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring urgent assessment. Itching (
B), moderate pain (
C), and throbbing (
D) are less critical.