NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Acyclovir is the drug of choice for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is specifically effective against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) by inhibiting viral DNA replication. It is not the drug of choice for HIV, CMV, or influenza A. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Question 2 of 5
Thrombosis in DIC is most likely to affect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DIC causes microthrombi in small vessels like cutaneous capillaries.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place. Assessment of the aspirate reveals a pH of 2.0. Which is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This finding is within normal range for gastric aspirate of 0-4. Answers B, C, and D would not be appropriate or necessary due to the normal reading, so they're incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatizing involves expressing emotional conflict, like Ashley's severe anxiety, through physical symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. The other behaviors do not match her presentation. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 5 of 5
After abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube attached to low suctioning. The client becomes nauseated, and the nurse observes a decrease in the flow of gastric secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and decreased NG tube output suggest possible obstruction. Aspirating with a syringe confirms tube placement and checks for blockages by testing the pH of aspirate (0–4 indicates gastric placement). Irrigation (
A) uses normal saline, not distilled water, and only after placement confirmation. Antiemetics (
C) or tube replacement (
D) do not address the cause.