NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer several medications through a client's feeding tube. None of the medications are extended release. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Crushing separately (
B) prevents interactions, liquid forms (
C) are preferred, and flushing (
D) ensures patency. Combining all medications (
A) or mixing with formula (E) can cause clogs or interactions.
Question 2 of 5
A woman has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which comment by the client indicates that she understands the nature of the disease process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a cane for balance shows understanding of multiple sclerosis' chronic, progressive nature causing mobility issues, unlike expecting full recovery or avoiding grandchildren.
Question 3 of 5
Which therapeutic communication skill used by the nurse is most likely to encourage a depressed client to vent feelings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active listening. This skill, along with silence, encourages the client to verbalize feelings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ampicillin 1.5 g IV in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be administered over 30 minutes. The nurse has tubing with a drop factor of 15 available. How many gtts/min should the client receive? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Flow rate = (100 mL / 30 min) x (15 gtts/mL) = 50 gtts/min (
A).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Albuterol (
A) and ipratropium (
C) are bronchodilators used in acute asthma exacerbations. Ibuprofen (
B), tobramycin (
D), and montelukast (E) are not indicated for acute management.