NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before giving furosemide (Lasix) to an adult, the nurse checks the laboratory report for the last serum potassium level. Which finding would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is low, concerning with furosemide, which can further deplete potassium, risking arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old who swallowed an overdose of adult cough syrup is being discharged from the emergency department. The parent says to the nurse, 'From now on, I'm going to store all medicines in my top dresser drawer.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A locked drawer (
A) ensures safety. Childproof caps (
B) are helpful but insufficient alone. The plan (
C) is unsafe without a lock, and constant supervision (
D) is unrealistic.
Question 3 of 5
A 43-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus expresses frustration about the unpredictable course of her illness and the change in her physical appearance. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring lupus' impact on her life validates her frustrations, addressing emotional and social effects therapeutically.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer IV furosemide to a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should administer the medication slowly to prevent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid IV furosemide can cause ototoxicity (
B) in CKD patients due to drug accumulation. Oliguria (
A) is already present, and furosemide does not typically cause bradycardia (
C) or hypertension (
D).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young child at a clinic visit for a mild respiratory infection. Koplik spots are noted on the oral mucous membranes. The nurse should then assess which area of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The skin. A characteristic sign of rubeola is Koplik spots (small red spots with a bluish white center). These are found on the buccal mucosa about 2 days before and after the onset of the measles rash.