NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
(3.5-5 mmol/L)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering prescribed medications to assigned clients. The nurse should hold and seek clarification for which scheduled administrations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Vancomycin flushing (
B) suggests red man syndrome, vitamin E (
C) increases bleeding risk pre-surgery, and hyperkalemia (
D) contraindicates lisinopril. Lactulose (
A) and insulin (E) are appropriate.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during the first routine prenatal examination. According to the last menstrual period, the estimated gestational age is 12 weeks. The nurse would expect to palpate the uterine fundus
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 12 weeks, the uterine fundus is just above the symphysis pubis (
D). It reaches the umbilicus at 20 weeks and higher levels later in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. The pulse oximeter shows a saturation of 86% on room air. The nurse finds bilateral diminished lung sounds and low-pitched wheezing posteriorly, shallow respirations, respiratory rate of 32/min, and use of accessory muscles. What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery device for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Venturi mask (
D) delivers precise oxygen concentrations, ideal for COPD exacerbation to avoid hypercapnia. Nasal cannula (
A), non-rebreathing mask (
B), and Oxymizer (
C) are less precise.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of the client with schizoid personality disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social detachment is a key characteristic of schizoid personality disorder, with individuals preferring solitude and showing little interest in relationships.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with atrial fibrillation who has a new prescription for dabigatran. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dabigatran does not require routine blood monitoring (
D), unlike warfarin, so this statement requires follow-up. Soft toothbrush (
A), reporting bleeding (
B), and swallowing whole (
C) are correct.