NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is receiving cancer chemotherapy. Metoclopramide (Reglan) is also prescribed. The client asks why she is getting Reglan. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic, prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting, common chemotherapy side effects, improving patient comfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about measures to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A for a group of clients at an outpatient treatment facility for substance use disorders. Which of the following information would be most important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, making handwashing after toileting and before eating critical. Tap water, needle sharing, and sex are not primary transmission modes for hepatitis A.
Question 3 of 5
During morning rounds, the nurse notices that a client who was admitted 3 days ago with hepatic encephalopathy is sleepy and confused. The client is scheduled for discharge later today. Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Comparing mental status, monitoring ammonia, and observing for asterixis (hand flapping) assess worsening encephalopathy, delaying discharge. Ambulation is unsafe, and holding lactulose may worsen symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following acid-base imbalances would the nurse expect to assess in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DKA causes metabolic acidosis due to excess ketone production from fat breakdown. Alkalosis and respiratory imbalances are not typical in DKA.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that the mother understands the dietary instructions for her toddler who has iron deficiency anemia when the mother selects which foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ground beef and broccoli are iron-rich, and orange juice (vitamin
C) enhances iron absorption, ideal for iron deficiency anemia. Milk-heavy diets can inhibit iron absorption.