NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The registered nurse and practical nurse are conducting a workshop on contraceptive methods for a group of outpatient clients. Which instructions should the nurses include when discussing combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: For combined oral contraceptives: report leg pain/swelling for possible DVT; avoid smoking due to increased cardiovascular risk; and seek treatment for vision loss indicating possible stroke. Spotting is common and breast tenderness is not urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The doctor has ordered the insertion of an NG tube to determine the extent of gastric bleeding in a client with a gastric ulcer. To facilitate the insertion of the NG tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to swallow helps guide the NG tube into the esophagus and stomach, facilitating insertion.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a sterile urine specimen to be collected from a client who has a Foley catheter. To obtain a sterile urine specimen, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing from the catheter port with a syringe ensures a sterile specimen. Other methods risk contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client during the acute phase of a sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer analgesic therapy as ordered. Pain management is critical during a sickle cell crisis.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is preparing to administer an allergy immunotherapy injection to a client recently initiated on the therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving immediately after an allergy shot is unsafe due to the risk of delayed anaphylaxis, requiring a 20–30 minute observation period. Weekly shots , reporting hives , and mild redness are appropriate.