NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim for a urinary tract infection. It is most important for the nurse to follow up on which client statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rash may indicate an allergic reaction, requiring urgent follow-up. Frequent urination , burning , and cloudy urine are UTI symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A football player is well paid for his superior athletic ability. Described by his friends as quiet and brooding, on the field he is known for his overly aggressive plays. The client's behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublimation involves channeling emotions (e.g., aggression) into socially acceptable outlets, like sports. Displacement, conversion, and repression do not fit.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse employed in a woman's health care clinic would be most concerned about which client statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red, warm breast with indented skin suggests inflammatory breast cancer, requiring urgent evaluation. A mobile lump is often benign, nipple pain is common in breastfeeding, and cyclic nodules are typically hormonal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new orders for a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should clarify the order for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide risks toxicity in CKD due to impaired excretion. Sodium restriction , fluid restriction , and furosemide are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.