NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of lorazepam IV. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.
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When teaching a client about antacid therapy
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should include the fact that antacid tablets:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids can interfere with the absorption of other medications, requiring careful timing.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A productive cough with green sputum indicates a bacterial infection, common in pneumonia. Clear nasal discharge (
A) suggests a viral infection, abdominal pain (
C) is nonspecific, and a dry cough (
D) is less typical for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse observes the client having periods of apnea during sleep. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periods of apnea during sleep in a COPD client may indicate sleep apnea or worsening respiratory status, requiring medical evaluation. Increasing oxygen (
A) without orders is unsafe, repositioning (
B) may not address apnea, and only documenting (
D) delays intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polio, pertussis, and measles vaccines are critical for preventing communicable diseases through routine childhood immunization. The other options include diseases without available vaccines or less relevant combinations. Physiological Adaptation