NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is to have a paracentesis performed today. What should the nurse do before the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Fluid intake, NPO status, or premedication are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Tolbutamide, an oral hypoglycemic, is effective for type 2 diabetes patients who produce minimal insulin, stimulating insulin release. Type 1 diabetics (
A) produce no insulin, injection inability (
C) is irrelevant, and low blood glucose (
D) is not an indication for tolbutamide.
Extract:
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Question 3 of 5
Loss of peripheral vascular resistance:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of peripheral vascular resistance leads to hypotension due to vasodilation.
Extract:
Thrombus formation is a danger for all post operative patients. The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should act independently to prevent this complication by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In-bed exercises promote venous return, reducing the risk of thrombus formation.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is receiving Nardil (phenelzine). The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drug interactions between an MAOI and pseudoephedrine can result in hypertensive crisis. Answer A refers to the client receiving antipsychotic medications such as Thorazine, so it is incorrect. Answers C and D do not apply to MAOIs, so they are incorrect.