NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client with a migraine headache. Which of the following findings would require follow-up prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of cardiovascular events.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following the delivery of a stillborn infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing, holding, and obtaining mementos support grieving. Naming is a personal choice, and organ donation discussions may be inappropriate at this time.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 1-day-old female client who has a small amount of blood-tinged, mucoid vaginal drainage. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood-tinged vaginal drainage in a newborn is often due to maternal hormone exposure and typically resolves. Monitoring is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is collecting data on a client at 22 weeks gestation during a prenatal visit. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of fetal harm and requires immediate discontinuation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions to a new mother on the proper techniques for breast feeding her infant. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I can switch to a bottle if I need to take a break from breast feeding. Introducing a bottle during early breastfeeding can cause nipple confusion and weaken the baby's suck.