NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate while assessing the neurologic function of a client who has a freshly applied plaster cast to the lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to wiggle the toes assesses motor function, ensuring no nerve compression from the cast.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia; monitoring potassium levels is essential.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders enoxaparin (Lovenox) for a client who has been diagnosed with a blood clot. To prevent bruising, which actions by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Avoiding rubbing and applying gentle pressure minimize bruising at the injection site for enoxaparin.
Question 4 of 5
A non-English-speaking Hispanic client is admitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial infarction. The nurse performs a cultural assessment. Which information should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Food preferences, primary language, religion, and pain status are relevant for culturally sensitive care and effective communication.
Question 5 of 5
A physician orders 2 mg/kg of a drug. If the client weighs 88 pounds, how many milligrams of the medication should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 88 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 2 mg/kg × 40 kg = 80 mg.