NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations may indicate levothyroxine overdose or hyperthyroidism, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the dose or evaluate thyroid function.
Question 2 of 5
Which instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing discharge teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding irritants (
A), abstaining from alcohol (
B), reporting melena (
C), and completing the antibiotic regimen (
D) are critical for managing H. pylori-related peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
A victim of domestic violence tells the batterer she needs a little time away. How would the nurse expect that the batterer might respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With fear of rejection causing increased rage toward the victim. Fear of abandonment often escalates abusive behavior.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews a client's medical record and notes the following PRN medication prescriptions: acetaminophen, haloperidol, and benztropine. The nurse would administer a dose of benztropine on assessing which client behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine is an anticholinergic used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as muscle rigidity and shuffling gait, which are side effects of antipsychotics like haloperidol.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of four clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin is not administered IV, as it is a suspension and can cause embolism or erratic absorption. This prescription requires clarification.