NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who had a nephrectomy 6 hours ago. The client should be assigned to a semiprivate room with a client who has
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with cellulitis and loose stools is least likely to pose an infection risk to the post-nephrectomy client, who is at risk for infection due to recent surgery. Other options involve conditions with higher infection risks or bleeding concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A client with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) develops ventricular tachycardia (VT) with a pulse while admitted to the medical-surgical unit. The ICD fires multiple times without successfully stopping the VT, causing the client to become confused and difficult to rouse. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent VT causing altered mental status requires synchronized cardioversion to restore normal rhythm.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse learns that an Orthodox Jewish client has not started taking recently prescribed diltiazem extended-release capsules. The client states 'I cannot take the medication in this form.' What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client may object to gelatin in capsules due to dietary restrictions. Consulting the pharmacist for an alternative form respects the client's beliefs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.