NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
A patient is to have gastric gavage.
Question 1 of 5
When the gavage tube is inserted, the nurse should place the patient in the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High Fowler's position prevents aspiration during gastric gavage.
Extract:
Question 2 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:
Michael has congenital Hirschprung disease. Chronic constipation has been a major problem with the patient.
Question 3 of 5
Important finding would include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribbon-like stools are characteristic of Hirschprung disease due to narrowed colon segments.
Extract:
A nurse picks up an order for an asthmatic child. The order reads: Propranolol (Inderal) 80 mg. PO QD.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reads this order as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, is contraindicated in asthma due to risk of bronchoconstriction.
Extract:
If your patient is in pain most of the day, administer analgesic doses
Question 5 of 5
If your patient is in pain most of the day, administer analgesic doses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regularly scheduled analgesics maintain consistent pain control.