NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly diabetic who has been maintained on metformin (Glucophage) is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can cause renal problems, and the contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization is nephrotoxic. The medication should be discontinued before the exam and replaced with insulin temporarily.
Question 2 of 5
Acyclovir is the drug of choice for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is specifically effective against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) by inhibiting viral DNA replication. It is not the drug of choice for HIV, CMV, or influenza A. Physiological Adaptation
Question 3 of 5
A 74 year-old male is admitted due to inability to void. He has a history of an enlarged prostate and has not voided in 14 hours. When assessing for bladder distension, the best method for the nurse to use is to assess for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rounded swelling above the pubis. Swelling above the pubis is representative of a distended bladder in the male client.
Question 4 of 5
The physician prescribes meperidine (Demerol), 1.1 mg/kg I.M., for a 16-month-old child who has just had abdominal surgery. When administering this drug, the nurse should use a needle of which size?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an infant, the nurse should use a needle with the smallest appropriate gauge for the medication to be given. For an I.M. injection of meperidine, a 25G to 22G needle is appropriate.
Extract:
Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for experiencing cerebral vascular accident?
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old African-American male with history of hypertension.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This patient has multiple risk factors for CVA: African-American race, male gender, age, and hypertension.