NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administered an intramuscular injection to an adult. How should the nurse dispose of the needle and syringe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediately placing the needle and syringe in a sharps container prevents needlestick injuries. Recapping or separating risks exposure, and cutting is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Tolbutamide, an oral hypoglycemic, is effective for type 2 diabetes patients who produce minimal insulin, stimulating insulin release. Type 1 diabetics (
A) produce no insulin, injection inability (
C) is irrelevant, and low blood glucose (
D) is not an indication for tolbutamide.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following terms refers to soft-tissue injury caused by blunt force?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A contusion is a soft-tissue injury from blunt force, causing swelling and discoloration without breaking the skin. Strains and sprains involve ligaments or muscles, and dislocation affects joints. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
A client with retinal detachment of the right eye has a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil. Post-operatively the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil or gas, the client should be positioned prone with the head turned so that the operative eye is facing upward. Answers A, B, and C would displace the oil and prevent it from enhancing a seal between the retina and choroid.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community health education session on influenza prevention. Which of the following recommendations should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces influenza transmission by removing viruses from surfaces. Vaccination is critical for all ages, masks are beneficial, and fluid intake supports health, not prevention.