NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing home health care to a patient with diabetes. Which of the following interventions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular blood glucose monitoring guides diabetes management, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Skipping meals, limiting activity, or avoiding diet discussions disrupts control and health.
Question 2 of 5
A 2 year-old child is being treated with Amoxicillin suspension, 200 milligrams per dose, for acute otitis media. The child weighs 30 lb (15 kg) and the daily dose range is 20-40 mg/kg of body weight, in three divided doses every 8 hours. Using principles of safe drug administration, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Give the medication as ordered. The prescribed dose (200 mg) is within the safe range of 20-40 mg/kg/day for a 15 kg child.
Question 3 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.
Question 4 of 5
A client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with PIH, uteroplacental perfusion may be inadequate and gas exchange may be poor. Regional anesthesia increases the risk of hypotension resulting from sympathetic blockade, possibly causing fetal and maternal hypoxia. Hypertension, seizures, and renal toxicity aren't associated with regional anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
An 18-month old is scheduled for a cleft palate repair. The usual type of restraints for a child with a cleft palate repair are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the child from touching the surgical site while allowing some movement. Full arm or wrist restraints are too restrictive. Mummy restraints are used in other contexts.