NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing hospital admission orders for the client diagnosed with acute prostatitis- Which prescription should the nurse verify with the HCP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is a common antibiotic used to treat acute prostatitis. B. Analgesics, such as ibuprofen (Motrin), should be used for pain control, and rest should be encouraged. C. Increasing fluid intake and voiding often help decrease irritation when emptying the bladder. D. Passage of a urinary catheter through an inflamed urethra is contraindicated in acute prostatitis. If urinary retention is a concern, a suprapubic catheter should be placed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk of developing maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Restricting food intake can lead to malnutrition, increasing fetal risks. Advanced maternal age (36) increases complications like gestational diabetes. Refusing prenatal vitamins can cause deficiencies, affecting fetal development.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam causes drowsiness, making driving unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus reports feeling shaky and sweaty. The nurse checks the blood glucose level, which is 55 mg/dL. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood glucose of 55 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia; 15 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., juice) is the priority to raise glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing information to the client diagnosed with genital herpes- Which is the priority information that the nurse should provide to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Information about females being infected more than males is important, and the client should be informed of this, but this is not the priority. B. Information about the mode of transmission is important, and the client should be informed of this, but this is not the priority. C. Typically in the first year after the diagnosis, the client will have four to five outbreaks, not two to three. D. The priority information to tell the client is that transmission can occur from a partner who does not have a visible sore.