NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with community acquired pneumonia. When collecting client data, the nurse should anticipate which findings? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Crackles , pleural pain , and productive cough are typical in pneumonia. Wheezing suggests asthma, and hyperresonance indicates air trapping.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
BUN
10-20 mg/dL
(3.6-7.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
An 80-year-old client is receiving amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, IVPB every 12 hours. Which of the following data obtained by the practical nurse is most important to report to the registered nurse before the client receives the next dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus may indicate ototoxicity, requiring immediate reporting. Low BP and urine output are less urgent without context of medication.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been ordered to get Klonapin for the first time. Which of the following side effects is not associated with Klonapin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A-C are associated side effects of Klonapin.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving Vincristine (Marqibo). The client should be taught that the medication can:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vincristine can cause neurotoxicity, including mental confusion. Diarrhea, urine color changes, and taste alterations are less common.
Question 5 of 5
The practical nurse is collaborating with the registered nurse to develop a care plan for a homeless client just brought into the emergency department with frostbite to the fingers and toes. The client is experiencing numbness, and assessment shows mottled skin. Which interventions should be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Elevation reduces swelling post-rewarming. Analgesia manages pain. Occlusive dressings trap moisture, massaging risks tissue damage, and continuous soaks may cause maceration.