NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for several years. She is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse must understand that a priority during withdrawal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Central nervous system depressants interact with alcohol. The client will gradually reduce the dosage, under the health care provider's direction. During this time, alcohol must be avoided.
Extract:
Frequent urinary tract infection is associated with all of the following conditions except:
Question 2 of 5
DM
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frequency of urinary tract infections is much lower among men, although it does increase in older men with prostate hypertrophy.
Extract:
Ipsilateral pupil:
Question 3 of 5
Ipsilateral pupil:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipsilateral pupil dilation often occurs in conditions like brain herniation affecting the same side.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of lorazepam IV. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.
Question 5 of 5
A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, 'I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respecting the client's informed decision for surgery demonstrates empathy and professionalism. The other responses are judgmental or dismissive of her situation. Physiological Adaptation