NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring pulse regularly helps detect irregular rhythms or rate changes in atrial fibrillation, aiding early intervention. Caffeine (
A) moderation is advised, vigorous exercise (
B) may be unsafe, and aspirin (
C) requires a prescription.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned to care for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing assistants handle standard, unchanging procedures like feeding a stable Alzheimer’s client. Burning on urination (
B) requires RN assessment, tube feeding (
C) is for LPNs, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations (
D) indicate an unstable patient needing RN care.
Extract:
Which of the following clinical conditions exacerbates electrolyte excretion?
Question 3 of 5
Nasogastric feedings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical drains remove fluid and electrolytes, exacerbating excretion.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents of a newborn about feeding their infant. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the defrost setting on a microwave prevents overheating formula, but the temperature must be checked. Partially used bottles should be discarded after 4 hours, formula is mixed 1:1, and adding new formula to used bottles risks contamination. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
An adult who had a deep vein thrombosis is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which factor in the client's history will be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoarthritis may involve NSAID use, which increases bleeding risk with warfarin, requiring close monitoring.