NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A male, Hispanic client with history of excessive 'alcohol-drinking', was admitted with a diagnosis of recurrent pancreatitis. On admission, the client was complaining of unbearable pain.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Demerol is preferred for pancreatitis pain to avoid sphincter of Oddi spasm associated with morphine.
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 2 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is most effective when evaluating a kinetic family drawing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Noting omitted family members provides insight into the child's family dynamics and emotional state. The other options are either initial instructions or counterproductive to evaluation. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 4 of 5
Clients with mitral stenosis would likely manifest findings associated with congestion in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary circulation. Inefficient emptying of the left ventricle causes back-flow into the pulmonary vein, leading to congestion.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with an ulcer has been placed on tetracycline due to a positive helicobacter pyloric test result. Which food choice, when taken with the drug, could decrease its effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk and dairy products can reduce the effectiveness of the drug when taken at the same time. Answers A, C, and D would not affect the drug, so they're incorrect.