NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery yesterday. When administering omeprazole, the client asks 'What is that for? I don't take it at home.' Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used postoperatively to prevent stress ulcers due to surgical stress. It does not affect gastric emptying , prevent infections , or assume GERD without a diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse from the float pool is giving medications on a pediatric unit and is to give medications to a 2-year-old child in room 534, bed B. The child in that room does not have an identification band. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refusing to give medication without proper identification ensures safety, as a 2-year-old cannot reliably confirm identity.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) for an elderly client with endogenous depression. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, can cause cardiac arrhythmias, especially in the elderly, making cardiac status assessment a priority.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has recommended that the client increase the amount of dietary iron. The nurse knows that the client understands the recommendation when the client selects which foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Roast beef is high in iron, suitable for increasing dietary iron. Other options lack significant iron sources.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When providing nursing care, which of the following interventions would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspect the nares and ears for skin breakdown. Oxygen therapy can cause drying of the nasal mucosa. Pressure from the tubing can cause skin irritation.