NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman asks, 'How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is established due to risks like fetal alcohol syndrome. The other responses provide incorrect or misleading information. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
The nurse should observe Valerie closely for signs of infectious complications because in Addison's disease there is disturbance in
Question 2 of 5
fluid balance.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because of diminished glucocorticoid production, there is a decreased inflammatory effect, increasing susceptibility to infections.
Extract:
The patient is receiving Lasix. The doctor made his round this morning and ordered ampicillin medication. The patient is to receive 3 grams of ampicillin per day. The ampicillin available stock is 500 mg/capsule.
Question 3 of 5
How many capsules would you administer to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 3 grams = 3000 mg; 3000 mg ÷ 500 mg/capsule = 6 capsules daily.
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Question 4 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subdural hematoma and cerebral edema initially cause a decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Unequal pupils (
A), decerebrate posturing (
B), and seizures (
C) are later signs of severe ICP or brainstem damage.
Question 5 of 5
A client on the psychiatric unit is in an uncontrolled rage and is threatening other clients and staff. Which of the following personnel can legally place the client in seclusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only a registered nurse or higher (e.g., physician) can legally initiate seclusion due to the need for clinical judgment. LPNs, orderlies, and security lack this authority.