NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse appropriately removes obstruction in the chest tube by which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milking gently dislodges clots without causing excessive negative pressure.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 2 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic renal failure about dietary restrictions. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potatoes are high in potassium, which must be restricted in chronic renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia. Apples (
A), white rice (
B), and green beans (
D) are low-potassium and generally safe in moderation.
Extract:
The patient in anaphylactic shock is treated with emergency drugs.
Question 4 of 5
Which medications are usually given?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine reverses bronchoconstriction, and Benadryl reduces histamine-mediated symptoms.
Extract:
Nitroglycerin SL is prescribed for anginal pain.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching how to use nitroglycerin, the nurse tells the client to place 1 tablet under the tongue when pain occurs and to repeat the dose in 5 minutes if pain persists. The nurse should also tell the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anginal pain, which can be anticipated during certain activities, may be prevented by dilating the coronary arteries immediately before engaging in activity, and an additional tablet post-attack can prevent recurrence.