NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk of developing maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Restricting food intake can lead to malnutrition, increasing fetal risks. Advanced maternal age (36) increases complications like gestational diabetes. Refusing prenatal vitamins can cause deficiencies, affecting fetal development.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client about metronidazole, which has been prescribed for treating trichomoniasis. Which client comment indicates the need for additional education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Clients may experience a metallic taste while taking metronidazole. B. Drinking alcohol while on metronidazole (Flagyl) is contraindicated. It can cause a disulfiram-like reaction with nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, and flushing. C. Metronidazole can turn urine dark. It is important to inform clients of this. D. Nausea can occur when taking metronidazole. Taking it with food or milk may decrease GI irritation.
Question 3 of 5
When performing a mental status assessment on an adult client with hypothyroidism, which behavior should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to impaired cognitive function, such as slowed thinking or memory issues.
Question 4 of 5
When applying nitroglycerin ointment to a client's chest, which nursing technique is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Squeezing a ribbon of ointment onto an applicator paper ensures accurate dosing and prevents contamination or overuse.
Question 5 of 5
A friend shares with a nurse about being engaged to be married. The nurse knows that the friend's fiancé has tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What is the nurse legally obligated to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality of the fiancé's HIV status, requiring the nurse to safeguard this information.