NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which interventions does the nurse perform to promote normal rest and sleep patterns for a critically ill client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Dimming lights (
A), opening blinds in the morning (
C), and scheduling activities during the day (
D) promote circadian rhythms and rest. Leaving the TV on (
B) may disrupt sleep, and turning off alarms (E) compromises safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing medication instructions for the parents of a child prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (liquid) twice a day for acute sinusitis. Which instructions are most important for the parents to remember? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Taking with food (
A) reduces GI upset, completing the course (
B) prevents resistance, and shaking well (
D) ensures proper dosing. Rash (
C) is not normal and requires evaluation, and household spoons (E) are inaccurate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Date of birth (
A), first and last name (
B), and medical record number (
D) are reliable identifiers. Health care provider (
C) and room number (E) are not specific to the client.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a panic disorder has a new prescription for Xanax (alprazolam). In teaching the client about the drug's actions and side effects, which of the following should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short-term relief can be expected. Xanax is a short-acting benzodiazepine useful in controlling panic symptoms quickly.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
(3.5-5 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering prescribed medications to assigned clients. The nurse should hold and seek clarification for which scheduled administrations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Vancomycin flushing (
B) suggests red man syndrome, vitamin E (
C) increases bleeding risk pre-surgery, and hyperkalemia (
D) contraindicates lisinopril. Lactulose (
A) and insulin (E) are appropriate.