NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is on long-term aspirin therapy and complains of tinnitus. Which interpretation by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinnitus is a sign of aspirin toxicity (salicylism), indicating a minor overdose. It's not an expected effect, and GI bleed would present with other symptoms like melena.
Extract:
The family of a terminally-ill client asks the nurse to help them end the suffering of her loved ones.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euthanasia violates nursing ethics, and this response clearly communicates the ethical stance.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a client has received a medication by mistake. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor and physician with documentation of prescribed treatment ensures proper management of a medication error without referencing the incident report in notes.
Extract:
This is a 70-year-old male patient admitted due to hiccups, confusion, right arm & right leg weakness, facial droop and slurred speech. He has an Hx of CAD & had the 2nd CABG about 4 years ago.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that clinical manifestations differentiate right CHF from left CHF. Symptoms of right CVA would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided symptoms like jugular vein distension are unrelated to CVA; question likely meant right CHF.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 5 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.