NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis. Forceful exhalation is incorrect, use is routine (not symptom-based), and holding breath is optional but not primary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV to a client with congestive heart failure. Before administering the medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia, so checking the apical pulse (holding if <60 bpm) is critical to prevent toxicity. Verifying the dose (
B) is good practice but secondary, administering over 5 minutes (
C) is correct but not pre-administration, and digoxin levels (
D) are checked periodically, not before each dose.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is being admitted with possible pneumonia. His history indicates he had a tonsillectomy as a child and tuberculosis 10 years ago, which was arrested. Which room assignment is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A private room minimizes TB reactivation risk, as arrested TB may still pose a low transmission risk, prioritizing safety.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns (50% of the body) significantly increase the risk of infection due to loss of skin barrier. Maintaining aseptic technique during procedures is the highest priority to prevent life-threatening infections. Counseling (
A) and peer visits (
D) address psychosocial needs, which are secondary, and airborne precautions (
B) are unnecessary (standard precautions suffice).
Extract:
When providing discharge teaching to a family with AIDS, the nurse should teach the family:
Question 5 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a family with AIDS, the nurse should teach the family:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal dishwashing with hot soapy water is sufficient for AIDS patients, as HIV is not transmitted via dishes.