NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease and has been receiving long-term omeprazole therapy. The nurse should recognize that the client is at highest risk for developing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term omeprazole increases risk of C. difficile due to altered gut flora. Jaw necrosis , vision changes , and gait disturbance are not associated.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse monitors an 8-year-old with a history of asthma. The nurse notes mild wheezing and coughing. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring peak expiratory flow assesses asthma severity first. Calling the provider , notifying parents , or discussing triggers follows based on the assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about newly prescribed clonidine for a client with hypertension. Which of the following information would be most important for the nurse to reinforce?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptly stopping clonidine can cause rebound hypertension, a critical risk. Sodium , alcohol , and dry mouth are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of metoclopramide IV to a client with diabetic gastroparesis. Which clinical finding causes the nurse to question the prescription?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucking lip motions suggest tardive dyskinesia, a contraindication for metoclopramide due to risk of worsening. Diarrhea , burping , and headache are not contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is giving unlicensed assistive personnel directions for bathing a client who has a surgical incision infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which instructions would be most effective for reducing infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexidine cloths effectively reduce MRSA. Antibacterial soap is less specific, delaying the bath is unnecessary, and a bath basin risks contamination.