NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The most common complication following a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common complication post-myocardial infarction due to ischemic changes affecting the heart's electrical conduction.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered the insertion of an NG tube to determine the extent of gastric bleeding in a client with a gastric ulcer. To facilitate the insertion of the NG tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to swallow helps guide the NG tube into the esophagus and stomach, facilitating insertion.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Elavil(amitriptyline) for a client with depression. The nurse should continue to monitor the client's mood because the maximal effects of tricyclic antidepressant medication does not occur for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline take 2-4 weeks to reach maximal therapeutic effect.
Choices A and B are too short, and D is excessively long.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is repairing new prescriptions from the health care provider. Which prescription would require further clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine is contraindicated in hepatic impairment due to hepatitis, as it is metabolized by the liver, requiring clarification. Other prescriptions (A, B,
D) are appropriate for the conditions.