NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
The physician orders non-weight bearing with crutches for a patient with a leg injury.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would recommend which of the following herb to the patient with vomiting and nausea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginger root is effective for nausea and vomiting, a safe herbal recommendation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause sphincter of Oddi spasm, worsening pancreatitis pain, and should be questioned. Meperidine is preferred, and Mylanta/cimetidine are appropriate for symptom management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about the condition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glaucoma involves increased intraocular pressure, and adherence to prescribed eye drops (e.g., timolol) is critical to prevent optic nerve damage. Dim light (
A) is unrelated, stopping medication (
C) is dangerous, and glaucoma results from reduced fluid drainage (not excess,
D).
Question 4 of 5
Following mitral valve replacement surgery a client develops PVC's. The health care provider orders a bolus of Lidocaine followed by a continuous Lidocaine infusion at a rate of 2 mg/minute. Which finding indicates that the client is experiencing lidocaine toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No measurable voiding in 4 hours. The concern is possible hyperkalemia, which could occur with continued potassium administration and a decrease in urinary output since potassium is excreted via the kidneys.
Extract:
After 1 minute after birth, the nurse notes that an infant is crying, has a heart rate of 140, has acrocyanosis, resists the suction catheter, and keeps arms extended.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should assign this infant an Apgar score of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crying (2), HR 140 (2), acrocyanosis (1), resists suction (2), extended arms (1) yield an Apgar of 8.