NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which fetal heart monitor pattern can indicate cord compression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable decelerations are associated with umbilical cord compression, which can intermittently reduce fetal blood flow. The other patterns are related to different fetal conditions. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings would indicate a complication of TPN therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, a common TPN complication due to high dextrose content, requiring insulin adjustment or rate change. Weight gain (
A) is expected, low-grade fever (
C) is nonspecific, and normal urine output (
D) is unremarkable.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is receiving Nardil (phenelzine). The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drug interactions between an MAOI and pseudoephedrine can result in hypertensive crisis. Answer A refers to the client receiving antipsychotic medications such as Thorazine, so it is incorrect. Answers C and D do not apply to MAOIs, so they are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of albuterol (Proventil) for asthma. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a rescue inhaler, is used before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It’s not for daily prevention, symptom-only use, or bedtime dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Insulin corrects hyperglycemia, sugar-free fluids prevent dehydration, monitoring tracks progress, and DKA assessment detects complications. Carbohydrate snacks worsen hyperglycemia.