NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When monitoring the treatment response of a client with diabetes insipidus, which component of the urinalysis is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes dilute urine with low specific gravity. Monitoring specific gravity assesses treatment effectiveness in restoring normal urine concentration.
Question 2 of 5
The office nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with chlamydia and syphilis. Based on this diagnosis, which medication order would require the nurse's immediate review with the prescribing HCP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Doxycycline (Vibramycin), a tetracycline antibiotic, is an appropriate drug for treating chlamydia. B. Azithromycin (Zithromax), a semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic, is an appropriate drug for treating chlamydia. C. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an anti-infective against anaerobic organisms, an amoebicide, and an antiprotozoal agent. It is not indicated for either chlamydia or syphilis. Flagyl is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. Collaboration with the HCP is necessary to discuss and clarify the order. D. Penicillin G (Bicillin) is an appropriate drug for treating syphilis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is at risk for infection. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which position should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with legs bent can impede venous return, worsening DVT.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy, pink-tinged sputum is a classic sign of pulmonary edema due to fluid in the alveoli.