NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a sickle cell crisis. What assessment finding is not consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sickle cell crisis typically causes elevated white blood cell counts due to inflammation or infection. Hepatomegaly, jaundice, and pain are consistent findings.
Question 2 of 5
Diuretic therapy for hypertension often necessitates the addition of high-potassium foods in the client's diet. Which of the following diuretics does not require the client to increase his intake of potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so clients do not need to increase potassium intake, unlike loop or thiazide diuretics.
Question 3 of 5
A client recovering from a head injury is receiving medication and nutritional feedings by nasogastric tube. The doctor has ordered medication to prevent seizure activity. The medication is supplied by the pharmacy in tablet form. Before administering the medication, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For NG tube administration, liquid medication is preferred to ensure proper delivery and absorption. Crushing tablets may alter efficacy, and oral administration is inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A wrong committed by one person against another (or against the property of another) that might result in a civil trial is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A tort is a civil wrong, like negligence, that may lead to a civil trial. Crimes, including misdemeanors and felonies, are offenses against the public, often prosecuted criminally. Coordinated Care
Question 5 of 5
The client has an order for a peak to be drawn on a client receiving Garamycin. The nurse is aware that he should contact the lab for them to draw the blood:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peak levels for gentamicin (Garamycin) are drawn 1 hour after infusion to assess maximum drug concentration and guide dosing to avoid toxicity.