NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching an elderly client how to use MDIs (multi-dose inhalers). The nurse is concerned that the client is unable to coordinate the release of the medication with the inhalation phase. What is the nurse's best recommendation to improve delivery of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the client is not using the MDI properly, the medication can get trapped in the upper airway, resulting in dry mouth and throat irritation. Using a spacer will allow more drug to be deposited in the lungs and less in the mouth.
Question 2 of 5
There is a train wreck causing 46 casualties. The nurse is asking personnel on the floor to suggest clients who could be discharged to make room for casualties. Which client would be best for the LPN to suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client who had an open cholecystectomy two days ago is likely stable and closer to discharge compared to those with recent major surgeries or ongoing radiation, which require specialized care.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following meals provides the lowest amount of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toast, jelly, and soft-boiled egg are low in potassium compared to fruits like oranges, grapefruit, or melon, which are high in potassium.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is to have a cardiac catheterization performed tomorrow. When preparing the client for the cardiac catheterization, it is essential for the nurse to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a support group for partners of military veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse explains that most clients with PTSD experience which symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by reliving traumatic events and detachment (avoidance). Other options describe different disorders.