NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of seizures who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes gingival hyperplasia, requiring oral hygiene monitoring. Weight gain (
A), hypoglycemia (
C), and hair loss (
D) are not typical side effects of phenytoin.
Question 2 of 5
A middle-aged woman tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular menses for the past six months. The nurse should assess the woman for other symptoms of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irregular menses in a middle-aged woman suggests perimenopause, a transitional phase with hormonal changes lasting about five years. Menopause is the permanent cessation of menses, and postmenopause follows it. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. He was prescribed some breathing medication by his family physician. However, for the last two months he noted progression of the severity of symptoms and new medications were prescribed. A week prior to admission, his difficulty in breathing worsened. There was non-productive cough, easy fatiguability and basilar rales. He was diagnosed with respiratory problems with acute exacerbation and stemming pneumonia. He was started on antibiotics, IV solumedrol Q6 hourly, oxygen at 2 L/NC; bed rest; diet as tolerated; and ABG. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 3 of 5
What prevents air from entering the chest space when a patient has a chest tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The water seal chamber prevents air re-entry, maintaining negative pleural pressure.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following statements indicates the patient needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saying 'I can eat whatever I want' indicates a misunderstanding, as dietary restrictions (e.g., avoiding gas-forming foods) are needed to manage colostomy output. Other statements reflect correct care.
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 5 of 5
Negative pressure in the pleural space is indicated by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative pressure in the water-seal chamber maintains lung expansion.