NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing teaching about newly prescribed clonazepam with a client who is receiving palliative care for cancer. Which client statement shows a correct understanding of the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lavender essential oil in a diffuser is a safe, non-pharmacological method to reduce restlessness, compatible with clonazepam without risk of interaction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching to a client prescribed isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide to treat active tuberculosis. Which of the following instructions associated with the adverse effects of rifampin is most important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin can stain soft contact lenses orange-red, so wearing eyeglasses prevents this issue, making it a key instruction for adherence.
Question 3 of 5
A student nurse is caring for a client with iron deficiency anemia who is newly prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which action by the student nurse requires the supervising nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium inhibits iron absorption, so administering ferrous sulfate with a calcium supplement reduces its effectiveness, requiring intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing assistant assigned to care for a client with a radium implant tells the nurse, 'I don't want to be assigned to that radioactive patient.' The best action for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking why the nursing assistant is afraid addresses her concerns and allows education. Claiming the body shields radiation is inaccurate. Calling her uncaring is unprofessional. Lead aprons are not typically used for implants.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is receiving nasal oxygen at 6 L/min. The client asks the nurse why the oxygen is humidified. What should the nurse include when responding to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humidification prevents nasal mucosal drying and discomfort at higher oxygen flow rates like 6 L/min, not fire prevention, concentration increase, or bacterial reduction.