NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with major depressive disorder is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoxetine’s full effect takes 4–6 weeks, and patients must continue it to maintain benefits. Bedtime dosing is not standard, grapefruit juice is irrelevant, and stopping early risks relapse.
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After a painful exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis, a patient is to begin a walking and exercise program.
Question 2 of 5
An appropriate outcome would be that the patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercising until discomfort becomes too great balances activity with joint protection, promoting safe participation.
Extract:
Homonymous hemianopsia:
Question 3 of 5
Homonymous hemianopsia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homonymous hemianopsia involves loss of half the visual field in both eyes, same side.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 1 hour old. Which of the following findings should be reported to the healthcare provider? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Nasal flaring and grunting indicate respiratory distress, requiring immediate reporting. A respiratory rate of 50 and temperature of 36.5°C are normal for a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing oral fluid intake to 3000 cc per day. Secretion removal is enhanced with adequate hydration, which thins and liquefies secretions.