NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is feeding a client who experienced a right-sided stroke and has dysphagia and hemianopsia. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Placing food on the stronger side and upright positioning reduce aspiration risk. Head turning may not help right-sided stroke, thinning food increases aspiration, and straws are unsafe.
Question 2 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 Results
Glucose - Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L) 650 mg/dL
(36.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which prescription by the health care provider would the nurse question and seek further clarification before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.45% saline is appropriate for gastroenteritis to replace fluids. 0.9% saline bolus treats anaphylactic shock. Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure. A 1000 mL bolus for DKA is excessive; smaller boluses (e.g., 250-500 mL) are safer to avoid fluid overload.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a seizure disorder. Which of the following seizure precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Padded rails prevent injury. Suction clears airways. Oxygen supports breathing. Removing linen is unnecessary, and restraints are a last resort due to injury risk.
Question 5 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.