NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering hygienic care to an elderly client in her home. What should the nurse wash first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the face first during hygienic care respects client comfort and dignity, starting with a less invasive area. It also prevents cross-contamination from dirtier areas like the perineum.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is participating in staff training about protecting clients' privacy and confidentiality. Which of the following incidents does the nurse recognize as a violation of client confidentiality? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Visitor disclosure , taking reports home , and sharing roommate info violate confidentiality. Isolation precautions and general discussion do not.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
BUN
10-20 mg/dL
(3.6-7.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
An 80-year-old client is receiving amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, IVPB every 12 hours. Which of the following data obtained by the practical nurse is most important to report to the registered nurse before the client receives the next dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus may indicate ototoxicity, requiring immediate reporting. Low BP and urine output are less urgent without context of medication.
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Question 4 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hyperkalemia is to receive an infusion of $250 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $20% glucose with 20 units of regular insulin. The rationale for this therapy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin facilitates glucose uptake by cells, which drives potassium into cells, lowering serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia.