NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A physician orders 2 mg/kg of a drug. If the client weighs 88 pounds, how many milligrams of the medication should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 88 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 2 mg/kg × 40 kg = 80 mg.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common side effect of tamoxifen due to its anti-estrogenic effects.
Question 3 of 5
At the time of a retinal detachment, the client will most likely experience which effects? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Retinal detachment causes flashes of light due to retinal traction and wavy vision (floaters or curtain-like vision) due to retinal separation. Severe pain or inability to see light is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which should be avoided in chronic kidney disease.
Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old unmarried postpartum client is being discharged. Which situation suggests the need for a community-based assistance referral after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Living alone as a young, unmarried mother indicates a lack of immediate support, necessitating a referral for community assistance.