NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client's mother contacts the clinic regarding medication administration stating, 'My daughter can't swallow this capsule. It's too large.' Investigation reveals that the medication is a capsule marked SR. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SR (sustained release) capsules cannot be opened or crushed, as this alters their release mechanism. The pharmacist should be contacted for an alternative formulation.
Extract:
Seven days post above-the-knee amputation (AKA)
Question 2 of 5
Recommended activity for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting up in a chair promotes mobility and prevents complications like pressure ulcers.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding wound healing is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Third intention healing involves delayed closure of a wound, allowing it to heal from the inside out, often used for contaminated wounds.
Question 4 of 5
When taking a dietary history from a newly admitted client, the nurse should remember that which of the following foods is a common allergen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Common food allergens include berries, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, shellfish, and eggs. Bread, carrots, and oranges rarely cause allergic reactions.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered crutches and specified that the client use a four-point gait. Which action by the client indicates an understanding of the four-point gait?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Four-point gait alternates each crutch and foot (left foot, right crutch, right foot, left crutch), providing maximum stability.