NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to reinforce teaching for a client with latent tuberculosis who is prescribed oral isoniazid. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol (
A), reporting jaundice (
C), and reporting neuropathy (
D) address isoniazid's risks of hepatotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: oliguria. Kidneys maintain fluid volume through adjustments in urine volume.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing appropriate interventions with the parent of an infant who had a febrile seizure. Which instruction is appropriate to review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours helps control fever, reducing the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in infants.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a partial bowel obstruction has a Miller-Abbot tube inserted to decompress the bowel. While the tube is in place, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing skin breakdown by changing the tape daily is critical to avoid tissue damage around the insertion site. Irrigation and suction settings depend on physician orders, and advancing the tube is not a nursing priority without specific instructions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse hears another staff member talking in a crowded elevator about a client on the unit. The client is identified by name and details of illness. What action should the practical nurse take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking to the staff member privately after the elevator ride addresses the HIPAA violation discreetly, promoting education and correction without immediate escalation.