NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the pediatric clinic is planning to reinforce postoperative teaching to parents. The nurse should talk with the parent of which child first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foreign object in the ear (
A) poses an immediate risk of injury or infection, requiring urgent attention. Ear pain post-adenotonsillectomy (
B) is common and less urgent. School clearance (
C) and returning to sports (
D) are non-emergent.
Question 2 of 5
Before giving furosemide (Lasix) to an adult, the nurse checks the laboratory report for the last serum potassium level. Which finding would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is low, concerning with furosemide, which can further deplete potassium, risking arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing a parenting class to individuals living in a community of older homes. In discussing formula preparation, which of the following is most important to prevent lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use of lead-contaminated water to prepare formula is a major source of poisoning in infants. Letting tap water run for several minutes will diminish the lead contamination.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client who experiences nighttime confusion wanders from his room into the room of another client. The nurse can best help decrease the client's confusion by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A night light reduces confusion by improving visibility and orientation. Constant supervision is impractical, room-sharing may worsen confusion, and sedatives increase fall risk.
Extract:
Vital signs
Blood pressure 105/60 mm Hg
Heart rate 80/min
Respirations 22/min
SpO2 90% on room air
Nurse notes
The client has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Nursing assessment reveals crackles in middle & lower lung fields, moderate jugular venous distension, and 3+ pedal edema.
Medications
Enoxaparin: 30 mg subcutaneous once daily
Metoprolol: 50 mg PO twice a day
Furosemide: 40 mg PO twice daily
Atorvastatin: 20 mg PO once daily
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with acute decompensated heart failure. Which of the following medications should the nurse hold for clarification prior to administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metoprolol (
D) may worsen acute decompensated heart failure by reducing cardiac output, requiring clarification. Furosemide (
C) treats fluid overload, enoxaparin (
B) prevents thrombosis, and atorvastatin (
A) manages lipids.