NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication profile for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which prescription should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, suppresses cough and respiration, risking respiratory depression in COPD. Amlodipine treats hypertension, ipratropium relieves bronchospasm, and methylprednisolone reduces inflammation, all appropriate for COPD.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a group of clients at a community health fair about colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Low red meat, high fruit/vegetable intake, and healthy weight reduce colorectal cancer risk. Inflammatory bowel disease and family history increase risk, necessitating earlier screenings. Risk rises after age 50, but health status matters, making the first statement inaccurate.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following activities demonstrate safe client handling practices? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Using a gait belt, two people for a comatose client, and three for a heavy client ensure safety and prevent injury. One person for a recent hip replacement risks falls or dislocation due to limited mobility.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of headaches who has come to the clinic reporting a 'bad migraine.' The client was able to provide a full health history while waiting to be seen. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flat affect and drowsiness in a migraine are atypical and may indicate a more serious condition like a neurological event, requiring urgent evaluation. Nausea and poor appetite are common in migraines, and the BP and respiratory rate are within normal limits.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube connected to a wet suction closed chest drainage system. The nurse should recognize the drainage system is working correctly when gentle, continuous bubbling is present in the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle, continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber indicates proper suction in a wet suction system. Bubbling in the water seal suggests an air leak, and the collection chamber does not bubble.