NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the mother of a 10-year-old boy with asthma how to prevent future asthmatic attacks. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the mother made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raking leaves exposes the child to inhaled allergens (pollen, dust), a primary asthma trigger, increasing attack risk. Playing the tuba (
A), after-school activities (
C), and walking (
D) are generally safe unless exercise-induced asthma is present, which is not specified.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of seizures who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes gingival hyperplasia, requiring oral hygiene monitoring. Weight gain (
A), hypoglycemia (
C), and hair loss (
D) are not typical side effects of phenytoin.
Extract:
A Registered Nurse is working in a medical unit. Due to an exceptionally busy morning, the nursing supervisor has decided to send an LPN to help out.
Question 3 of 5
As a team leader, which of the following patients will be assigned to the LPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient with a fractured tibia on Buck's traction is the most stable and has predictable care needs, suitable for assignment to an LPN.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A client is complaining of difficulty walking secondary to a mass in the foot. The nurse should document this finding as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morton's neuroma is a benign mass in a digital nerve of the foot, causing pain and difficulty walking. The other conditions involve different foot pathologies. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 5 of 5
A 14-month-old is receiving Digoxin (Lanoxin) and Lasix (Furosemide) twice a day. In planning his care, the nurse should assess for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, which is dangerous in clients taking digoxin, as it increases digoxin toxicity risk.