NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 1 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following snacks would be permitted for a child with acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Marshmallows are low in potassium and sodium, making them suitable for a child with acute renal failure, unlike the other high-potassium or high-sodium options.
Extract:
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Question 3 of 5
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 6 months, infants can hold a bottle, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Order: Neupogen (filgrastim) 300 mcg subcutaneous. stat. The patient weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available 300 mcg/mL. If the recommended dose is 5 mcg/kg/d/kg pres. 10 studeoen the prescribed dose is safe, how many milliliters will you administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 132 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 60 kg. Safe dose: 5 mcg/kg × 60 kg = 300 mcg, matching the order. 300 mcg ÷ 300 mcg/mL = 1 mL. Other options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse observes the client having periods of apnea during sleep. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periods of apnea during sleep in a COPD client may indicate sleep apnea or worsening respiratory status, requiring medical evaluation. Increasing oxygen (
A) without orders is unsafe, repositioning (
B) may not address apnea, and only documenting (
D) delays intervention.