NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A 55-year-old male patient was admitted with a diagnosis of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following herbal medications, when asked by the patient, is appropriate alternative treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saw palmetto is commonly used to alleviate BPH symptoms by reducing prostate inflammation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client has developed thrombophlebitis of the left leg. Which nursing intervention should be given the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevate the leg on 2 pillows. The first goal of nonpharmacologic interventions is to minimize edema of the affected extremity by leg elevation.
Extract:
Following a CVA, a patient remains unresponsive to sensory stimulation.
Question 3 of 5
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that registers general sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and touch is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information like touch and pain.
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Question 4 of 5
A 12-year-old boy injured his right knee yesterday during a soccer game. He is brought to the outpatient clinic by his mother. His right knee is painful, swollen, and bruised. During the interview, the nurse learns that the boy has hemophilia A. Which of the following medications would be BEST for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia A increases bleeding risk, so medications like Percodan (A, contains aspirin), ibuprofen (
B), and aspirin (
C) are contraindicated as they impair clotting. Codeine (
D) is a safe analgesic for moderate to severe pain in this population.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving nitroglycerin ointment (Nitrol) to treat angina pectoris. The nurse evaluates the therapeutic effectiveness of this drug by assessing the client's response and checking for adverse effects. Which vital sign is most likely to reflect an adverse effect of nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension and headache are the most common adverse effects of nitroglycerin.
Therefore, blood pressure is the vital sign most likely to reflect an adverse effect of this drug. The nurse should check the client's blood pressure 1 hour after administering nitroglycerin ointment. A blood pressure decrease of 10 mm Hg is within the therapeutic range. If blood pressure falls more than 20 mm Hg below baseline, the nurse should remove the ointment and report the finding to the physician immediately. An above-normal heart rate (tachycardia) is a less common adverse effect of nitroglycerin. Respiratory rate and temperature don't change significantly after nitroglycerin administration.