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 an older client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) several days ago. She is having trouble speaking. How should the nurse relate to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging speech with patience supports recovery in aphasia post-CVA, unlike loud speech, finishing sentences, or voice rest, which hinder communication progress.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus and does not have a peripheral venous access device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal diazepam is a first-line treatment for status epilepticus when IV access is unavailable, as it rapidly terminates seizures to prevent brain damage.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn had a bowel resection with temporary colostomy for Hirschsprung disease. The practical nurse should alert the supervising registered nurse about which postoperative finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gray-tinged stoma suggests ischemia or poor perfusion, which is a critical finding requiring immediate reporting to assess for stoma viability.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for 4 clients. Which of the following should be assessed immediately after hearing the report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with a peptic ulcer who has been vomiting all night. Persistent vomiting can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and potential complications such as perforation or bleeding in a client with a peptic ulcer, requiring immediate assessment.