NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following need to be done. Which should the nurse delegate to the certified nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hygienic care is within a CNA's scope. Medication, catheterization, and dressing changes require nursing skills.
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.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A factory worker is brought to the nurse's office after a metal fragment enters her right eye. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents movement and further damage, and ER transport ensures specialist care. Covering only one eye, attempting removal, or flushing risks worsening the injury.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of lorazepam IV. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 5 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.