NCLEX-PN Exam Prep Questions and
Answers | Latest NCLEX-PN Practice Test
1. 1. Question
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative client. The
nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client:
A. States that he is feeling less nauseated
B. Has an increased urinary output
C. Asks for extra servings on his meal tray
D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Correct Answer: D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Option D: Stadol reduces the perception of pain, which allows the post-
operative client to rest.
Option A: Relief of pain generally results in less nausea, but it is not the
intended effect of the medication.
Options B and C: Urinary output and appetite are not affected by the
medication.
2. 2. Question
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child makes
“snoring” sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that many children with
cystic fibrosis have:
A. Enlarged adenoids
B. Choanal atresia
C. Chronic sinusitis
D. Septal deviations
Correct Answer: C. Chronic sinusitis
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, Option C: Children with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to chronic sinusitis and
nasal polyps, which might require surgical removal.
Option B: Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which there is a bony
obstruction between the nares and the pharynx.
Options A and D: Enlarged adenoids and septal deviations are not specific to
the child with cystic fibrosis.
3. 3. Question
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client’s regular medications
is contraindicated due to the current illness?
A. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)
B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
C. Prilosec (omeprazole)
D. Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Correct Answer: B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Option B: Lipid-lowering agents are contraindicated in the client with active
liver disease due to risk for hepatotoxicity.
Options A, C, and D: These are not contraindicated in the client with active liver
disease.
4. 4. Question
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a
client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates that the client
understands his new diet?
A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
B. Pancakes, ham, tomato juice, and coffee
C. Cornflakes, whole milk, banana, and coffee
D. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee
Correct Answer: A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
Option A: Oatmeal is low in sodium and high in fiber. Limiting sodium intake
and increasing fiber helps to lower cholesterol levels, which reduces blood
pressure.
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Answers | Latest NCLEX-PN Practice Test
1. 1. Question
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative client. The
nurse knows that the medication is having its intended effect if the client:
A. States that he is feeling less nauseated
B. Has an increased urinary output
C. Asks for extra servings on his meal tray
D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Correct Answer: D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Option D: Stadol reduces the perception of pain, which allows the post-
operative client to rest.
Option A: Relief of pain generally results in less nausea, but it is not the
intended effect of the medication.
Options B and C: Urinary output and appetite are not affected by the
medication.
2. 2. Question
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child makes
“snoring” sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that many children with
cystic fibrosis have:
A. Enlarged adenoids
B. Choanal atresia
C. Chronic sinusitis
D. Septal deviations
Correct Answer: C. Chronic sinusitis
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, Option C: Children with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to chronic sinusitis and
nasal polyps, which might require surgical removal.
Option B: Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which there is a bony
obstruction between the nares and the pharynx.
Options A and D: Enlarged adenoids and septal deviations are not specific to
the child with cystic fibrosis.
3. 3. Question
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client’s regular medications
is contraindicated due to the current illness?
A. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)
B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
C. Prilosec (omeprazole)
D. Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Correct Answer: B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Option B: Lipid-lowering agents are contraindicated in the client with active
liver disease due to risk for hepatotoxicity.
Options A, C, and D: These are not contraindicated in the client with active liver
disease.
4. 4. Question
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a
client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates that the client
understands his new diet?
A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
B. Pancakes, ham, tomato juice, and coffee
C. Cornflakes, whole milk, banana, and coffee
D. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee
Correct Answer: A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
Option A: Oatmeal is low in sodium and high in fiber. Limiting sodium intake
and increasing fiber helps to lower cholesterol levels, which reduces blood
pressure.
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