NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed aspirin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding other NSAIDs prevents increased bleeding risk with aspirin, a key antiplatelet post-MI. Empty stomach increases GI upset, ringing requires reporting, and aspirin is daily, not PRN.
Question 2 of 5
An 8 year-old child is hospitalized during the edema phase of minimal change nephrotic syndrome. The nurse is assisting in choosing the lunch menu. Which menu is the best choice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This menu is lowest in sodium. Ideally, low fat milk would be available.
Extract:
Following Nitroglycerin patch application
Question 3 of 5
An expected outcome experienced by the client would be one of the following:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin may cause reflex tachycardia as a compensatory response to vasodilation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administered an intramuscular injection to an adult. How should the nurse dispose of the needle and syringe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediately placing the needle and syringe in a sharps container prevents needlestick injuries. Recapping or separating risks exposure, and cutting is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A client with mastoiditis has a left mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty. The nurse should observe the client for signs of damage to the sixth crania nerve, which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sixth cranial nerve (abducens) controls lateral eye movement, so damage would result in an inability to look laterally.