NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
When giving NG feeding, the nurse was observed of not checking the NGT placement prior to administering the feeding in spite of previous instructions from a colleague.
Question 1 of 5
Appropriate action taken at this time would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding the colleague reinforces safe practice without escalating unnecessarily.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is placed sublingually for rapid absorption to relieve angina. Swallowing or taking with water delays action, and meal timing is irrelevant.
Extract:
Symptoms of BPH are primarily seen in men:
Question 3 of 5
Age 18-25.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is more prevalent in men over 50 years of age due to age-related hormonal changes.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting time limits on rituals balances reducing OCD behaviors with minimizing anxiety, supporting therapy goals. Preventing or encouraging rituals exacerbates symptoms, and ignoring dismisses treatment needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is to administer 500 mL of IV fluid over 4 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 20 drops per mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 500 mL ÷ 4 hours = 125 mL/h. (125 mL/h ÷ 60 min) × 20 gtt/mL = 41.67 gtt/min, rounded to 42 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.