NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client addicted to morphine is being treated for withdrawal symptoms. The drug commonly administered for opiate withdrawal is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suboxone is commonly used for opiate withdrawal as it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Answer A is a benzodiazepine, Answer C is for overdose reversal, and Answer D is for alcohol dependence, so they are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A health care provider is screaming at the nurse in the hallway. 'Why didn't you get that surgery scheduled sooner?' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Responding calmly and redirecting to a supervisor de-escalates the situation professionally while addressing the inappropriate tone. Accusing the provider of overreacting is confrontational and unprofessional.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring clients before and after scheduled procedures. Follow-up would be required if the nurse places a client in which position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After a lumbar puncture, clients should remain supine for several hours to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage and headaches. The right side-lying position is correct post-liver biopsy to prevent bleeding, and Sims position is appropriate for an enema.
Question 4 of 5
The role of the incident report in risk management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incident reports collect data to analyze and prevent future issues, enhancing safety. They are not for liability protection or staff discipline. Safety and Infection Control
Question 5 of 5
A hospitalized client has just been informed that he has terminal cancer. He says to the nurse, 'There must be some mistake in the diagnosis.' The nurse determines that the client is demonstrating which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Denial, per Kübler-Ross's