NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Danielle Knetchel, 32 years old, experiences diarrhea after eating in the restaurant. She went to the clinic and the physician prescribed anti-diarrheal drug, a narcotic that causes dryness of the mouth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs was given to Danielle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lomotil, a narcotic antidiarrheal, causes dry mouth as a side effect.
Extract:
A patient has been started on metformin for type 2 DM.
Question 2 of 5
You would tell your patient that the most common side effects of this drug are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent side effects of metformin include nausea and abdominal discomfort. Liver and kidney function tests are recommended before starting and periodically thereafter.
Extract:
The nurses informs the pregnant client who does not like milk that there are other foods that are good sources of calcium and advises the client to eat:
Question 3 of 5
The nurses informs the pregnant client who does not like milk that there are other foods that are good sources of calcium and advises the client to eat:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broccoli is a good non-dairy source of calcium, important for pregnancy.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following oxygen delivery devices is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations, critical for COPD patients to avoid CO2 retention. Nasal cannulas are less precise, and non-rebreather or simple masks deliver high oxygen inappropriately.
Question 5 of 5
Which comment, if made by the client, indicates adjustment to the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about injection ease reflects acceptance and engagement with self-management, indicating adjustment. Other comments show denial or secrecy.