NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed amoxicillin for a bacterial infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking amoxicillin with food reduces gastrointestinal upset, improving adherence. Stopping early risks resistance, dairy is not contraindicated, and empty stomach is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration causes tachycardia and hypotension due to reduced blood volume. Moist mucous membranes (
A) and clear urine (
C) indicate hydration, and weight gain (
C) suggests fluid retention, not dehydration.
Extract:
The patient delivered vaginally in small community.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a term neonate about neonate rooting reflex by.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stroking the cheek elicits the rooting reflex, guiding the neonate to feed.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the neurology unit. What would be the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take after noting that a client suddenly developed a fixed and dilated pupil?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fixed and dilated pupil is a neurological emergency, often indicating increased intracranial pressure (ICP) or brain herniation. Immediate physician notification is critical for timely intervention. Reassessing in five minutes delays care, checking visual acuity is irrelevant, and lowering the bed could worsen ICP.
Extract:
The patient with ascites has a paracentesis and 1500 ml of fluid is removed.
Question 5 of 5
Immediately following the procedure it is most important for the nurse to observe for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rapid, thready pulse indicates hypovolemia or shock post-paracentesis, a critical complication.