NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of albuterol (Proventil) for asthma. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a rescue inhaler, is used before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It’s not for daily prevention, symptom-only use, or bedtime dosing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Tolbutamide, an oral hypoglycemic, is effective for type 2 diabetes patients who produce minimal insulin, stimulating insulin release. Type 1 diabetics (
A) produce no insulin, injection inability (
C) is irrelevant, and low blood glucose (
D) is not an indication for tolbutamide.
Question 3 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Extract:
A patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been drinking copious amounts of water and voiding frequently. The patient is experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, and is reporting dizziness.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse checks lab work for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyponatremia from excessive water intake, requiring electrolyte assessment.
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Question 5 of 5
When teaching adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases, what should the nurse emphasize that is the most common infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia. It has the highest incidence among sexually transmitted diseases, requiring emphasis on prevention.