NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who has newly diagnosed angina has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What should be included in the nurse's teaching about the medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is dissolved under the tongue, stored in dark glass to maintain potency, and may cause headaches as a side effect.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding by the nurse suggests that the mother is not giving the toddler iron supplements as ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron supplements typically cause dark or black stools; light brown stools suggest non-compliance with iron supplementation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with atrial fibrillation who has a new prescription for dabigatran. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dabigatran does not require routine blood monitoring (
D), unlike warfarin, so this statement requires follow-up. Soft toothbrush (
A), reporting bleeding (
B), and swallowing whole (
C) are correct.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Sodium
136-145 mEq/L
(136-145 mmol/L) 126 mEq/L
(126 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
(3.5-5.0 mmol/L) 4.8 mEq/L
(4.8 mmol/L)
Calcium
9.0–10.5 mg/dL
(2.25–2.62 mmol/L) 9.0 mg/dL
(2.25 mmol/L)
Question 4 of 5
A client with heart failure has gained 5 lb (2.26 kg) over the last 3 days. The nurse reviews the client's blood laboratory results. Based on this information, what medication administration does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain in heart failure suggests fluid retention. Furosemide (
C), a diuretic, is anticipated to reduce fluid overload. Sodium chloride (
A) worsens fluid retention, and calcium gluconate (
B) and sodium polystyrene (
D) address other conditions.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A very tall, heavy-set man is admitted. The nurse is taking vital signs. Which statement is correct concerning taking the blood pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An extra-large cuff ensures accurate blood pressure measurement in large individuals; a standard cuff falsely elevates readings. Adjusting readings or lying down is unnecessary.