NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new orders for a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should clarify the order for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide risks toxicity in CKD due to impaired excretion. Sodium restriction , fluid restriction , and furosemide are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client with AIDS shows symptoms of herpes simplex stomatitis. Which drug therapy can be anticipated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex infections, including stomatitis in AIDS patients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about newly prescribed clonidine for a client with hypertension. Which of the following information would be most important for the nurse to reinforce?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptly stopping clonidine can cause rebound hypertension, a critical risk. Sodium , alcohol , and dry mouth are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at outpatient clinic is returning phone calls that have been made to the clinic. Which of the following calls should have the highest priority for medical intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient experiencing neurovascular changes should have the highest priority. Pain following a TKR is normal, and breakdown over the heels is a gradual process. Moreover, a subacute ankle sprain is almost never a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
Which oxygen delivery system would the nurse apply that would provide the highest concentrations of oxygen to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-rebreather mask. The non-rebreather mask has a one-way valve that prevents exhaled air from entering the reservoir bag and one or more valves covering the air holes on the face mask itself to prevent inhalation of room air but to allow exhalation of air. When a tight seal is achieved around the mask up to 100% of the oxygen is available.