NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for metronidazole. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction, requiring follow-up. Metallic taste and dark urine are common side effects, and reporting rash or peeling is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The postoperative client on hydrocodone becomes hypoxic, and naloxone is administered per protocol. What is most important for the nurse to consider in the follow-up care of this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After naloxone administration for opioid-induced hypoxia, monitoring respiratory status is critical as naloxone's effects are short-acting, and respiratory depression may recur. Documentation is important but secondary, changing analgesics is not immediate, and drug interactions are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease complains of 'choking' when he swallows. Which intervention will improve the client's ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-liquids are easier to swallow for Parkinson's patients with dysphagia. Withholding liquids risks dehydration. Full liquid diets may be too thin. Small meals help nutrition but not swallowing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with spontaneous rupture of membranes. The nurse notes a loop of umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Umbilical cord prolapse is an emergency requiring the knee-chest position to relieve cord compression. Suprapubic pressure and McRoberts are for shoulder dystocia, and Leopold maneuvers are for fetal positioning assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg/day PO in 2 divided doses. The client weighs 78 lb. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? Record your answer using 1 decimal place.
Correct Answer: 7.5 mL/dose
Rationale: Client weight: 78 lb ÷ 2.2 = 35.45 kg. Dose: 7.5 mg/kg/day × 35.45 kg = 265.875 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 132.9375 mg/dose. Clarithromycin is typically 250 mg/5 mL. Thus, 132.9375 mg × (5 mL/250 mg) = 2.65875 mL ≈ 2.7 mL/dose.