NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The health care provider has told a client to take over-the-counter supplemental calcium carbonate 1000 mg/day for treatment of osteoporosis. Which instruction should the clinic nurse reinforce with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking calcium carbonate in divided doses with food enhances absorption and reduces GI upset. Monthly calcium levels are unnecessary, vitamin D should continue, and bedtime dosing is less effective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery yesterday. When administering omeprazole, the client asks 'What is that for? I don't take it at home.' Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used postoperatively to prevent stress ulcers due to surgical stress. It does not affect gastric emptying , prevent infections , or assume GERD without a diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the practical nurse (PN) safely assign to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: UAP can ambulate stable clients , check pulse oximetry , provide oral hygiene , and reposition clients . Instructing on incentive spirometry requires nursing judgment and is not delegable.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with myasthenia gravis is reviewing the nursing care plan. Which is recognized as the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with myasthenia gravis have problems with the muscular activity of breathing. Answers A, B, and D are not the priority, so they are wrong.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager hears a provider loudly criticize one of the staff nurses within the hearing range of others. The nurse manager's next action should be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertive communication respects the needs of all parties to express themselves, but not at the expense of others. The nurse manager needs to protect clients and staff from this display and assist the nurse employee.