NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg/day PO in 2 divided doses. The client weighs 78 lb. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.
Correct Answer: 7.5 mL/dose
Rationale: Client weight: 78 lb ÷ 2.2 = 35.45 kg. Dose: 7.5 mg/kg/day × 35.45 kg = 265.875 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 132.9375 mg/dose. Clarithromycin is typically 250 mg/5 mL. Thus, 132.9375 mg × (5 mL/250 mg) = 2.65875 mL ≈ 2.7 mL/dose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a right modified radical mastectomy 4 hours ago. The nurse should place the client in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler position with the right arm elevated promotes drainage and reduces edema post-mastectomy. High Fowler may strain the incision, and supine without elevation (B,
D) increases edema risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been receiving garamycin 65 mg IVPB every 8 hours for the past 6 days. Which lab result indicates an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garamycin (gentamicin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that can cause nephrotoxicity. A serum creatinine level of 2.0 mg/dL is elevated (normal range is approximately 0.6-1.2 mg/dL), indicating potential kidney damage, an adverse reaction. Answers A, B, and C represent normal or unrelated lab values.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitors. Limiting visitors reduces physical and emotional exertion, preventing an Addisonian crisis.
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Range
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has received information from unlicensed assistive personnel about assigned client situations. Which of the following situations should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full sharps container poses an immediate safety hazard and must be addressed first. Normal glucose , a discarded void , and procedure clarification are less urgent.