NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a fracture. Which diet selection would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A diet rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins supports bone healing. Broiled chicken, Mandarin orange salad, and milk provide these nutrients. Options A, B, and C include less nutrient-dense foods like fried items or chips, making them less ideal.
Extract:
Discharge medications
Aspirin: 81 mg by mouth, once daily
Clopidogrel: 75 mg by mouth, once daily
Rivaroxaban: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Metoprolol: 25 mg by mouth, twice daily
Rosuvastatin: 20 mg by mouth, once daily
Lisinopril: 10 mg by mouth, once daily
Question 2 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation is being discharged home following coronary artery stent placement. Discharge medications are shown in the exhibit. The nurse identifies which educational topic as the highest priority to reinforce for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticoagulants/antiplatelets for CAD/AF increase bleeding risk , the highest priority. Bronchospasm , muscle injury , and tinnitus are less relevant.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 5-year-old client about managing recurrent nosebleeds at home. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Pressure , reassurance , and cold cloth control bleeding and anxiety. ED visits are unnecessary for recurrent nosebleeds, and lying down risks aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury who has an intracranial pressure monitor in place. Assessment reveals an ICP reading of 66. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal ICP is less than 15. 66 is a high reading, and the RN and the physician should be notified. Answer B would be the action if the reading was normal, so it is incorrect. Answers C and D would not be appropriate actions, so they are wrong.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following clients are on the unit. Which one is most likely to develop urinary retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal hysterectomy involves pelvic manipulation, increasing urinary retention risk due to bladder trauma or nerve disruption. Other surgeries pose lower risk.