NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A 65-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital for spinal stenosis surgery.
Question 1 of 5
When does the discharge training and planning begin for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discharge planning begins upon admission to ensure a comprehensive care plan.
Extract:
A patient with lower back pain is tentatively diagnosed as having a herniated intervertebral disc.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing this patient's back pain, the nurse should ask:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain during bowel movement can indicate nerve compression from a herniated disc, relevant to the diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
What is the trade name of the following medication? NDC 0074-3163-13 Biaxin Granules Clarithromycin for Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg per 5 mL 100 mL (when mixed) Rx only Abbott
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The label states 'Biaxin,' the trade name for clarithromycin oral suspension. No other options are provided, and the label confirms the answer.
Extract:
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Question 4 of 5
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 6 months, infants can hold a bottle, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A productive cough with green sputum indicates a bacterial infection, common in pneumonia. Clear nasal discharge (
A) suggests a viral infection, abdominal pain (
C) is nonspecific, and a dry cough (
D) is less typical for bacterial pneumonia.