NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and overdose can cause severe liver damage or failure. The other organs are not primarily affected by acetaminophen overdose. Pharmacological Therapies
Extract:
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Question 2 of 5
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding vigorous activities like brushing prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
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Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 76-year-old man living at the long-term care facility has lost 10 lb in the last two months. He states that although he has had dentures for two years, they have not felt comfortable for the past three or four months so he rarely uses them at mealtime. The nurse's first priority would be to ask the client's physician to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dental consult addresses ill-fitting dentures, the root cause of weight loss, prioritizing correction to improve nutrition.
Extract:
The nurse assesses a patient's IV site and finds that it is red, hot, and tender to touch.
Question 5 of 5
The most appropriate first action is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of phlebitis or infection require stopping the infusion and removing the IV to prevent complications.